Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will produce innovative M&E designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various departments. Your expertise will help deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs. With a commitment to health, safety, and environmental care, this role offers the chance to work on sustainable, zero-carbon projects. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful designs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Scheme

Green Car Leasing Schemes

Occupational Health support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum university degree in engineering/science or equivalent experience.
• Background in M&E engineering and building services with utility sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies, site surveys, and buildability assessments.
• Produce compliant M&E engineering designs and peer-review designs.
• Mentor trainee/graduate engineers and support their technical development.

Skills

M&E engineering

CDM regulations

AutoCAD

Microsoft desktop applications

Education

University degree in engineering/science

Chartered engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer

Location: London (West Ham - Bidder St)

Salary: £65,241 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18/05/2025

Job Description: Join our dynamic team at UK Power Networks as a Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer. Reporting to the Design Lead, you will be responsible for producing M&E designs from scopes provided by Project Managers, Customers, or the Design Lead. Your designs will adhere to UK Power Networks standards and ensure compliance with CDM regulations. You will collaborate with various departments to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake feasibility studies, site surveys, and buildability assessments for M&E installations.
• Produce compliant M&E engineering designs and peer-review designs from other engineers.
• Oversee the production of technical, commercial, and contractual documents for procurement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and company procedures.
• Mentor trainee/graduate engineers and support their technical development.
• Fulfill the role of Principal Designer under CDM for allocated schemes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum university degree in engineering/science or equivalent experience.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.
• Background in M&E engineering and building services with utility sector experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft desktop applications and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and safety culture.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan with contributions from UK Power Networks.
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us: UK Power Networks is committed to equality in employment practices and values a diverse workforce. We strive to achieve the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental care. Join us in delivering sustainable, zero carbon, innovative design solutions for mechanical building services systems.