Mechanical Design Engineer

Primech Building Services Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services company in Gillingham is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop detailed designs for various projects including educational and residential. This role requires expertise in software such as Revit and AutoCAD along with a degree in Building Services Engineering. The ideal candidate will enjoy a supportive environment focused on low carbon and energy efficient design. Competitive benefits include a company pension and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing career development plan

Company Pension

Training opportunities

21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Team Building

Qualifications

• Experience in the Building Services industry is essential.
• Understanding of current Building Regulations and accredited services is important.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in energy efficient designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mechanical design of projects.
• Produce MEP designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Monitor production of drawings and ensure technical accuracy.

Skills

Technical understanding of electrical discipline

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication with clients

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Revit

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Job description

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• Ongoing career development plan, including the opportunity to grow with Primech during its rapid rate of expansion
• Company Pension
• Training opportunities
• 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Team Building