Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Nottingham is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves providing technical support and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects. Candidates should have relevant experience and need not possess formal qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, full-time employment, and extensive opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Healthcare scheme

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is required; no formal qualifications are necessary.
• Experience in delivering coordinated designs alongside colleagues from other disciplines.
• Knowledge of using industry design guides, British Standards, and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver services from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Attend client and project meetings.

Skills

Proficiency with relevant industry design software

Good time management and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Supervising and mentoring junior staff

Professional liaison skills

Job description

Want to work for a company that can offer you the right progression path? Want to work for a well-established organisation? Want to work on a broad range of projects?

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading privately owned Building Services Consultancy. They have a permanent vacancy for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer based within their Nottingham office.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will provide technical support and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team consisting of Building Services Designers, Revit Technicians, Building Physicists, and Document Controllers. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across various market sectors, delivering services from feasibility through to detailed and fully coordinated design for installation purposes (RIBA stages 0 to 5).

What you'll need to succeed

Relevant experience is required; no formal qualifications are necessary.

• Professional membership (desirable).
• Proficiency with relevant industry design software.
• Good time management and organisational skills with a flexible attitude.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in delivering coordinated designs alongside colleagues from other disciplines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry regulatory and design standards.
• Skills in supervising and mentoring junior engineering staff and apprentices.
• The ability to assist with setting design strategies.
• Experience in QA documents, design, and drawings prior to issue.
• Professional liaison skills with clients, professional teams, contractors, and staff at all levels.
• Experience in leading small mixed-discipline teams to deliver projects.
• The ability to attend client, design team, and project meetings.
• Skills in undertaking feasibility studies and surveys.
• Experience in preparing load calculations and applying for utility connections.
• Proficiency in producing detailed mechanical services designs.
• Experience in reviewing sub-contractor design drawings and technical submissions.
• Skills in undertaking site quality and legislative inspections and preparing associated reports.
• Knowledge of using industry design guides, British Standards, and Building Regulations.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary.
• Full-time employment (40 hours per week).
• Full support and guidance for personal and professional development.
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 statutory days).
• Healthcare scheme providing financial support for optometry, dental, and other healthcare services.
• Contributory pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Easily accessible office, well served by public transport.
• Opportunities to participate in team socials and events.

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