Mechanical Design Engineer - Newcastle

Balfour Beatty plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

25 days annual leave

Company car (where applicable)

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary salary reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project, based at Redcar and Cleveland or across Maxim, Newcastle or Warrington offices. You will deliver ventilation design solutions and manage procurement of ventilation packages to meet project requirements.

The role requires proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, plus OpenBuildings designer or similar HVAC tools, with focus on collaboration and clear communication across internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Proficient with 3-D solid modelling software (Revit) and 2-D drawings (AutoCAD).
• Ability to perform heating, ventilation, air conditioning calculations and fluid flow analyses.
• Experience with OpenBuildings designer (or Hevacomp) or similar HVAC tools.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical ventilation design deliverables for low and high integrity ductwork systems.
• Input to process, heat exchanger, treatment plant and prime mover specs and design.
• Review vendor documentation for mechanical compliance with project specifications.
• Develop design risk assessments and communicate residual risks.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

OpenBuildings designer

HVAC calculations

Collaboration

Effective communication

IT skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

OpenBuildings designer

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland, or across our Offices in Maxim, Newcastle or Warrington.

What you'll be doing

To provide ventilation design solutions and to ensure that ventilation design deliverables and procurement of ventilation packages are created and delivered to meet project requirements.

Dimensions

Financial: Aid Design Engineering Manager and other Engineers with estimates
Organisational: Reporting on specific design projects to Principal Design Engineer

Interfaces

Internal: D&E Manager, D&E Team, Site Project Teams, Work Winning Teams, BIM and
CAD Team
External: Customers, Consultants and Supply Chain

Accountabilities

• Create mechanical ventilation design deliverables for both low and high integrity
  ductwork systems
• Input to process, heat exchanger, treatment plant and prime mover specifications and design
• Review and check vendor documentation for mechanical compliance with project
  specifications
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments
• Communicate residual design risks to others
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is at the forefront of the industry

Who we’re looking for

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Competent in the use of the 3-D solid modelling software Revit and 2-D drawing
  software AutoCAD
• Able to perform calculations related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning and the fluid flow through such systems
• Competent in the use of OpenBuildings designer (previously Hevacomp) or similar software related to HVAC systems
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable engineering solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable, and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material
• Experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as petrochemical, power generation and nuclear
• Experience and knowledge of PPMOF (Pre-Assembly, Pre-Fabrication Modularisation and Offsite) construction

Behavioural Competencies
Driven: Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes
Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer
demands
Influential: Is respected by colleagues and seen as role model by others
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of
customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge capability through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others
Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes
communication a priority so there are no surprises
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/