MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNICIAN

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull seeks two Mechanical Engineering Design Technicians to support mechanical design projects. Responsibilities include drafting designs, supervising contractors, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of building services. Contact Paul Stephenson for further details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of legislation and regulations.
• Ideal for a mechanical services engineer aiming for supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of mechanical design projects.
• Undertake surveys and asset condition reports.
• Draft technical designs and prepare specifications.
• Supervise contractors and guide implementation.

Skills

Mechanical building service design

CAD drawings

Contractual works supervision

Technical design drafting

Knowledge of British Standards

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Design Technician - 2 Posts

Building & Design Services are Hull City Councils Construction Design Consultancy Department providing a comprehensive range of construction design services which cover Operational, Commercial, Corporate, and Housing portfolios and include architecture, building and quantity surveying, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, landscape architecture, statutory compliance, property maintenance, asset management and land surveying.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of mechanical building service design projects including design calculations, CAD drawings, and ensuring contractual works and service delivery are maintained and upheld.
• Undertake surveys and provide asset condition reports.
• Draft technical designs, prepare estimates, review risk assessments and method statements, and prepare technical specifications.
• Supervise, guide, and instruct contractors.
• Consult with relevant parties to identify needs and support the implementation of replacement and improvement projects from inception through to completion.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of the associated legislation, British Standards, and Building Regulations.
• This post would be ideal for a mechanical services engineer with experience of building services installations who is keen to progress into a supervisory and advisory role.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Stephenson, Associate Prof Lead (M&E Design) on 07920 823334 or email [e-mail]. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.