Mechanical Engineer

Skanska; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Infrastructure Water team in Peterborough. The role involves leading mechanical design efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and practical design experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar business environment.
• Proven track record in design of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of modular build and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of key mechanical options.
• Design calculations for mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Collaboration

3D modeling

Risk mitigation

Education

HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Job description

Description And Requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Water team in Peterborough.

What you'll do:

• Lead the preparation and analysis of key mechanical options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design
• Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power generating and building services equipment
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process
• Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions
• Oversee the outputs for a number of processes including P&IDs and Data sheets. HAZID and HAZOP
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:

• Minimum of HND or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar business environment
• A proven track record in design of hydraulic and mechanical systems and products
• A good understanding of modular build and construction processes and procedures.
  
  

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More Information About The Role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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