Mechanical Design Engineer

PW Construction Recruitment; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Gillingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Services Engineering and relevant experience in the building services industry. Responsibilities include developing mechanical designs and producing MEP specifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £65k and the opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Similar previous experience in the Building Services industry.
• Experience in relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mechanical designs through to Stage 4/5.
• Produce MEP designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Liaise with internal and external teams for design delivery.

Skills

Technical understanding of electrical discipline

Experience in design software such as Revit

Ability to work under supervision

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Area: Medway Towns

Salary: GBP65k

My client is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team based in Medway.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing the technical mechanical design of assigned projects through to Stage 4/5 as required, ensuring designs are produced to standards & within agreed timescales.
• This role will include educational, commercial, mixed–use and residential projects.
• Work will primarily be under the supervision of the Design Manager, however it is expected work will be completed to a high quality prior to internal review.
• Initial review of design contract & qualifications (i.e. Stage 4/5 requirements, any technical reports required & any exclusions).
• Produce MEP designs, calculations & specifications using relevant software provided.
• Monitor the production of drawings to ensure timescales are met & QA once complete to ensure technical accuracy & consistency.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including equipment schedules, energy modelling reports etc.
• Liaising with internal Project Team, external Client Team & internal Senior Management as required to ensure smooth delivery of design, incorporating any Client requirements and attending any internal/external meetings required.
• Issue & respond to any design related RFI's.
• Undertake initial design site surveys, including use of Lidar scan to capture all relevant information for CAD engineer & internal design team to utilise throughout design process
• Produce energy modelling assessments and presentations as required.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• Similar previous experience in Building Services industry
• Ability to demonstrate technical understanding of electrical discipline
• Experience in relevant design software, such as Revit, Hevacomp, AutoCAD
• Understanding of current Building Regulations & accredited services
• Full UK driver's license.

This role is being handled by Chloe, PW Construction Recruitment.

Please apply with your CV or alternatively call or email for more information.

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