Mechanical Design Engineer

Serply Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer in South London. The role involves leading projects and maintaining technical standards in Building Services while providing opportunities for hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will possess a degree, strong interpersonal skills, and a drive for continuous development. A competitive salary of GBP65,000 - GBP85,000 is offered along with excellent career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays, rising to 31

Hybrid working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualifications or 10+ years experience in Building Services.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in Building Services.
• Maintain technical standards and compliance.
• Develop industry contacts and participate in events.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Building Services

Strong interpersonal skills

Good commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title – Associate Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services

Site location – South London

Responsible to – Regional Director and/or Senior Associate

Purpose of the role – As an Associate you will be involved in multiple projects with a varied workload and the autonomy to work individually, but will also assist in planning and managing an appropriate resource to deliver projects

Client brief – Our client is a well–established leading engineering and environmental consultancy in Building Services with offices throughout the UK and around the globe. Their welcoming and diverse team are working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in the UK and across the world. From sustainability–focused offices and commercial premises to cutting–edge healthcare facilities and from award–winning retail developments to major new residential communities, you ll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.

Key Information

Reason for vacancy – Continued growth

Contract – Permanent

Salary – GBP65,000 – GBP85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Holidays – 26 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days with loyalty days + BH

Hybrid – Yes, Possible hybrid working of 3 days in the office 2 days at home

What’s on offer for you

• An opportunity to join a multi–disciplinary team in a leading Building Services consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent future career opportunities
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from Building Services industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities

Requirements / Qualifications

Although we re happy to consider applicants with more or less experience, you ll ideally have qualifications, experience or skills in the following areas:

• To assist and deputise, when required, for the Regional Director in leading, managing and taking responsibility for the technical and commercial performance of your designated projects in Building Services
• To keep abreast of Building Services industry best practice and new developments in your own area of technical expertise
• To develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and participate in industry events (seminars, conferences, etc)
• To contribute to management of all technical and commercial aspects of commissions
• To set and maintain technical standards
• To review and approve work prepared by others
• To comply with all safety and IMS procedures and ensure that staff do likewise
• Degree qualified Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline, or an Engineer with lower qualifications but a minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Shall have a good commercial awareness and judgement
• Have the drive and self–motivation to continuously develop your skills
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply technical Building Services knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead and motivate staff by example
• Be reliable and have a responsible attitude to work