Mechanical Engineer

Ridge & Partners LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute to high-profile projects across South Wales. The role includes working collaboratively within a design team, delivering detailed design solutions using CAD and BIM software. Applicants should have a Building Services degree or equivalent and solid experience in design solutions from conception to completion. The company offers opportunities for professional development and mentorship for engineering registration.

Qualifications

• Experience of design solutions from conception through to completion including calculations, drawings, specifications.
• Qualification with a Building Services degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND).
• Revit software experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a design team delivering calculations, reports, and detailed design solutions.
• Use CAD and BIM software to design compliant systems solutions.
• Undertake design calculations to demonstrate compliance with client requirements.

Skills

Design solutions from conception to completion

Good oral and written communication

Revit software experience

IES modelling skills

Education

Building Services degree or higher qualification (HNC/HND)

Tools

CAD software

BIM (Revit)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of projects, contribute to the growth of the business, and work as part checklist as part of a collaborative team.

Ridge has an established and growing presence in South Wales, where we have proudly contributed to projects valued up to £200 million. Our portfolio includes Tall Buildings, Student Accommodation, Colleges, Schools, Universities and the Blue Light sectors.

This role offers the chance to manage and contribute to high-profile projects across South Wales, while also working alongside experienced professionals on nationally significant schemes.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a design team delivering calculations, reports, performance and detailed design solutions
• Use specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the compliant systems solutions
• Undertake design calculations to support and demonstrate compliance with client requirements aligned to the proposed solution
• Undertake site survey and capture data relevant to the appointment i.e. initial survey, on‑going site inspections, defect recording and witness
• Review construction design details and make comments
• Liaise closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in‑house and external project teams
• Attend a range of project group and 식 technical meetings
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements

Experience and Skills Required:

• Experience of design solutions from conception through to completion including calculations, drawings, specifications, etc. aligned to RIBA stages and BSRIA BG6
• Qualification with a Building Services degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND)
• Revit software experience is advantageous
• IES modelling would be an advantageous skill
• Good oral and written communication

Ridge operates an accredited mentor scheme for registration to the Engineer Council to obtain EngTech/IEng/CEng.