Mechanical Design Engineer

Primech Building Services; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gillingham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for developing technical designs for various projects. The role requires a degree in Building Services Engineering and proficiency in design software like Revit and AutoCAD. This position offers ongoing career development and a supportive work environment, with competitive benefits including a company pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company Pension

Training opportunities

Team Building

21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mechanical designs for assigned projects.
• Produce MEP designs and ensure technical accuracy.
• Liaise with internal and external project teams.

Skills

Technical understanding of electrical discipline

Design software proficiency (Revit, Hevacomp, AutoCAD)

Low carbon and energy efficient designs

Planning & prioritizing workload

Client communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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