Mechanical Design Engineer

Empower; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. This role involves hybrid working, supporting a small team, and reviewing mechanical design documentation. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and experience in building services systems. Strong knowledge of design standards is essential. The firm offers specialized learning programs and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Specialised learning and development programs

Annual employee awards event

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Discounted gym access

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with knowledge of building services systems.
• Familiarity with design documentation and software tools.
• Understanding of RIBA and BSRIA Design Stage Deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Work on the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site.
• Collaborate within a team to support nuclear build.
• Review and comment on mechanical design documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Commenting on design documentation

Customer facing experience

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction Qualification – HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes.

BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client.

Job Summary and role description :

You will be working on the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria : Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid working – Four days a week on site, one day a week remote working.
• Working within a small team of consultants to support the nuclear build.
• Working with and supporting the KBJV Project / Package Management team.
• Reviewing and commenting on Contractor / Consultants mechanical design documentation.
• Attending on-site and off-site meetings.
• Liaison directly with Client / Contractors and Consultants.
• Problem solving and contributing to innovative mechanical and electrical design solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant design standards and regulations.
• Collaborative working with external (Client side) Mechanical and Electrical Consultants, Architects, Civils, Structural and Project team members to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery of projects.
• Working within a high regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering / Construction related Qualification – HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng.
• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with good all-round knowledge of building services systems including customer facing experience.
• Familiarity with and ability to constructively comment on design documentation and the output of software such as, Amtech, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with RIBA and BSRIA Design Stage Deliverables (essential) with working knowledge of Babcock Agility process.

Benefits :

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion :

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.