Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Hays; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading privately owned Building Services Consultancy as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Nottingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, collaborating with talented professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. You will play a crucial part in delivering coordinated designs and providing technical support throughout various stages of project development. The company emphasizes personal and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare support and generous holiday allowances. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 statutory days)

Healthcare scheme for optometry and dental services

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for team socials and events

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering is essential.
• Professional membership is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver services from feasibility through to fully coordinated design.

Skills

Proficiency with relevant industry design software

Good time management and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in delivering coordinated designs

Knowledge of current industry regulatory and design standards

Skills in supervising and mentoring junior staff

Experience in QA documents and design drawings

Professional liaison skills

Experience in leading small mixed-discipline teams

Skills in undertaking feasibility studies

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Want to work for a company that can offer you the right progression path? Like to work for a well-established organisation? Interested in a broad range of projects?
Our 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
To be successful in this role, you will need:
No qualifications required but relevant experience.

• 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.

What you need to do now

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