Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wolverhampton. The role involves creating and implementing mechanical designs for mission-critical buildings, ensuring compliance and security on site. You'll collaborate on designs, conduct surveys, and generate comprehensive reports. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in the construction industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on designs aligned with fire strategy reports and regulations.
• Select and size equipment such as AHUs, FCUs, and pumps.
• Generate thermal models for heating/cooling and ventilation load calculations.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

Hevacomp

Carrier HAP

CyMap

IES/TAS

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Construction

Location: Wolverhampton, UK

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

TGS' client is a dynamic and innovative firm that has been specialising in the design and construction of mission critical buildings for over a decade. Their portfolio includes several high profile data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, and hospital buildings across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Wolverhampton.

Your role revolves around the creation and implementation of mechanical designs, ensuring installations are both secure and compliant on site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on designs aligned with fire strategy reports, local building regulations, and planning authority requisites.
• Participate in design team meetings.
• Conduct surveys of existing installations as needed.
• Generate thermal models for heating/cooling, ventilation load calculations, utilising industry-specific software.
• Select and size various equipment such as AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHP, boilers, and plate heat exchangers.
• Formulate above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing.
• Choose domestic hot and cold-water equipment and perform necessary calculations.
• Conduct pipe and duct sizing calculations utilising industry software or spreadsheets.
• Involvement in the sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (if available).
• Create stage reports, presentations, Designers Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Reports.
• Develop detailed mechanical layouts and schematics for construction.
• Ensure timely project delivery.
• Generate comprehensive design and survey reports.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering within the construction industry.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficient knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS & EN Irish, UK standards, or ASHRAE.
• Proficiency in design software like Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES/TAS.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and Wellness Initiatives