Mechanical Project Engineer

RPS Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their Building Services Team. This hybrid role involves working on diverse projects while contributing to sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in mechanical design, project delivery, and collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams. RPS values innovation, diversity, and supports professional development, offering flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy setting.
• Proven track record in designing and coordinating mechanical building services projects.
• Experience with projects in a BIM environment using Revit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and option appraisals.
• Prepare detailed design packages, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Interact with clients and design teams.

Skills

HVAC

Controls

Utilities

Drainage

Education

Industry-related Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering

Tools

IES thermal modelling software

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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We have a career opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer who will contribute as a key member of our Building Services Team. This is a hybrid role, primarily based in Dublin or Cork, with offices also available in Galway, Kilkenny, and Sligo.

Our Building Services Team includes enthusiastic and experienced engineers from Graduate to Director level, working closely with clients, architects, and engineers to deliver exciting projects across various market sectors. Current projects include healthcare buildings for the HSE, multi-site schools, universities, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and port infrastructure. We are committed to professional development and support employees in gaining Chartered Engineer status. You will work within a team dedicated to sustainability and the role of Building Services Engineers in reducing energy demand and harnessing renewable energy sources.

About the role:

You will be based in Cork or Dublin and work under a senior engineer on all aspects of project delivery from concept to hand-over. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, option appraisals, scheme and detailed design using calculation spreadsheets, IES thermal modelling software, AutoCAD, and Revit. Site visits during construction to monitor progress and quality are also required. You will collaborate with team members within RPS and the wider design team, such as architects and structural engineers, and attend client meetings while demonstrating RPS values.

Qualifications:

• Industry-related Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering.
• Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or CIBSE is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy setting.
• Experience and skills in sectors like Commercial, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, and Data Centres.
• Proven track record in designing and coordinating mechanical building services projects.
• Knowledge of low-carbon design principles, nZEB, Part L compliance.
• Established relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with projects in a BIM environment using Revit.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Core building services design skills including HVAC, controls, utilities, and drainage.
• Preparation of feasibility studies, scheme designs, detailed design packages, specifications, cost estimates, tendering, construction, and commissioning.
• Interaction with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Applying BIM Level 2 procedures and coordinating with other discipline models.
• Delivering projects effectively from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of thermal modelling software like IES and calculation spreadsheets.
• Supporting business development opportunities.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Self-motivated and career-focused.
• Committed to learning and development.

Why RPS for you?

You will work on interesting projects, with diverse perspectives and ideas encouraged. We value experience and skills to foster innovation, respect diversity, and prioritize wellbeing. We offer flexible work arrangements and support your professional growth through training and clear career pathways. Join us and be part of solutions that matter.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

In January 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with 27,000 employees across 550+ offices worldwide. We define, design, and manage projects creating shared value in a resource-scarce world. Our success depends on our people, and we support your career development every step of the way.

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We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes to attract and retain the best talent. Our behaviors, including ‘Stronger Together,’ promote respect, acknowledgment of diversity, and recognizing everyone’s contributions. We believe a truly inclusive organization makes us stronger.

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