Mechanical Design Engineer

Primech Building Services; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services company in Gillingham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop technical designs for educational, commercial, and residential projects. You will produce MEP designs and specifications, ensure quality control, and liaise with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Building Services Engineering and experience with design software like Revit and AutoCAD. This role offers opportunities for career development within a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

Ongoing career development plan

Opportunity to grow with the company

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Similar previous experience in the Building Services industry.
• Experience in relevant design software.
• Full UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mechanical design for projects.
• Produce MEP designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Monitor production of drawings for accuracy and consistency.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation.
• Conduct initial design site surveys.

Skills

Technical understanding of electrical discipline

Use of relevant design software

Planning and prioritizing workload

Client communication

Ability to self-manage time

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Job description

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• Responsible for developing the technical mechanical design of assigned projects through to Stage 4/5 as required, ensuring designs are produced to Primech 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Passion/interest in producing low carbon and energy efficient designs
• Understanding of current Building Regulations & accredited services
• Ability to plan & prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word & Outlook)
• The ability to self-manage time and workloads and multitask various projects sequentially
• Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner
• Full UK driver’s license
• Ongoing career development plan, including the opportunity to grow with Primech during its rapid rate of expansion