MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Pettit Singleton Associates Ltd; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering design firm based in Carlisle is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer. This full-time hybrid role requires managing client projects, providing technical designs, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering skills with an understanding of electrical aspects and experience in various sectors. Opportunities for career progression into senior roles are available, making this an exciting position for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering design and maintenance experience in building services.
• Ability to leverage engineering knowledge while recognizing limitations.
• Experience in managing teams and creating proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects from concept to completion.
• Produce detailed technical designs and reports.
• Advise clients and support junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering design and Maintenance skills

Analytical judgment

Understanding of Electrical side of Building Services

Mentoring junior engineers

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pettit Singleton Associates (PSA) is one of the North West’s most respected Building Services Engineering design Practices with offices in Preston Docklands and Warwick Bridge, Carlisle. The company’s philosophy is to provide the highest standard of service to clients, exceeding their expectations with innovative and practical building services solutions. PSA has been awarded numerous prestigious projects due to its commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

We work across all sectors and we’re currently looking for the right person to help us and our clients to achieve development and growth.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer at Pettit Singleton Associates in Preston. The role involves managing client projects from concept to completion, being the technical Mechanical Engineer on the project, advising the client, producing detailed technical designs, creating detailed reports and other designer and office duties.

As a senior member of the team, you will with our long-term high-profile clients across all sectors from healthcare, education, defence, commercial, industrial and leisure.

There is opportunity for the right candidate to progress into or from a Principal Engineer and to an Associate Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Engineering design and Maintenance skills
• Ability to leverage first principles, engineering knowledge, and analytical judgment while recognising methodological limitations.
• A good understanding of the Electrical side of Building Services
• Knowledge of project requirements and balancing quality, time and cost issues accordingly
• Ability to mentor junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to put together proposals and bids
• Experience in managing teams

DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience within the Healthcare and Education sectors
• Experience working within a consultancy environment
• Chartered or a member of a professional body such as CIBSE, IMechE or IET