Mechanical Engineer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is looking for an interim to permanent Mechanical Engineer to work as part of a team on mechanical engineering construction projects and planned improvements. The successful candidate will manage contracts, ensure quality design, and assist in the consultation with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in project management. Strong knowledge in AutoCAD is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering with membership of IMechE or CIBSE.
• Adequate post qualification experience with varying property types.
• Ability to design, organise and administer contracts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Principal on site progress and contractor performance.
• Liaise with external design teams to ensure quality of design and progress.
• Perform duties as Contract Administrator on mechanical refurbishment projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Contract administration

AutoCAD

Understanding of regulations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NBS Create Specification writer

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am working with a local authority based in the east central Lowlands of Scotland, looking for an interim to permanent Mechanical Engineer.

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will work as part of a team to undertake and/or assist with the development, design and administration of mechanical engineering construction projects and planned improvements works being undertaken by Property Services.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY TASKS

• Report to the Planned Improvements & Services Team Principal on site progress, contractor and consultant performance and observance with contract conditions and financial expenditure against budget for projects.
• Liaise with external consultant design teams to ensure quality of design meets briefing requirements and work progresses on programme and in accordance with the RIBA Plan of work.
• Perform duties as Contract Administrator on projects mainly involving mechanical refurbishment and energy related work.
• Ensure involvement of and consultation with Stakeholders in the delivery of Services.
• Provide design, technical and procurement advice and support the Council's front line services on issues including brief and design development, option appraisals, feasibility studies, procurement options, quality control etc.
• Contribute to a culture of research and development in construction, engineering, specification and procurement issues and encourage innovation.
• Promote and embrace appropriate national initiatives such as Sustainable Construction.
• Assist in the development and implementation of consistent design, technical and specification standards.
• Ensure the implementation of good/best practice principles in all aspects of construction design and procurement.
• Ensure that all applicable regulations, legislation and standards relating to the Service's activities are met and maintained.
• To assist in the development of mechanical safety standards and mechanical maintenance policies.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering with Membership of IMechE or CIBSE.
• Adequate post qualification experience evidencing a wide range of experience with varying property types.
• Evidence of ability to design, organise and administer contracts with the minimum of supervision.
• Evidence of a good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Mechanical related software packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of using NBS Create Specification writer.