Mechanical Design Engineer (BUILDING SERVICES)

Carter & Reeve Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer in Ipswich. Responsibilities include the design and coordination of HVAC and plumbing systems, attending site meetings, and conducting surveys. The ideal candidate should have mechanical design experience and relevant qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and excellent pension schemes.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance (2 years)

Life cover of 2 x salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme including gyms

Introducers Bonus Scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC and Plumbing design specification.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design specification and coordination of mechanical building services.
• Plant selection and sizing per specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and attend project meetings.

Skills

Mechanical building service design experience

Customer care and interpersonal skills

IT proficient (Microsoft, AutoCAD)

Organisational skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Education

HNC in Building Services related qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a long-standing company that specialise in the design, supply and installation of an extensive range of electrical and mechanical services for the industrial, educational and commercial sectors. They have experienced consistent growth and as a result, they are now seeking an experienced Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer to join an already busy department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design specification, and coordination of mechanical building services, including HVAC and Plumbing.
• Maintain a strong awareness of best practice, regulatory requirements.
• Plant selection and sizing in line with specifications/schedules
• Pipework and ductwork sizing in line with latest regulations
• Use thermal analysis software to calculate heat losses and heat gains
• Attend meetings as part of a team and individually to ascertain clients requirements
• Attend project / site meetings.
• Carry out site surveys.

Qualifications

• Mechanical building service design experience
• HNC in Building Services related qualification
• Excellent attitude and approach to work.
• Highly self-reliant, motivated and enthusiastic. Approachable, open and able to work as part of a team. Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills. Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• IT proficient all relevant Microsoft and other IT packages, AutoCAD,
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and travel across the UK and stay away from home for short periods to fulfil the requirements of this role.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, along with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional and pro-active approach to their work, always demonstrating initiative.
• A value driven approach

Offer

• Competitive salary that is equal or above industry average in area
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance (2 years)
• Life cover of 2 x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount scheme including gyms
• Introducers Bonus Scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme