Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead various projects in their Building Services team. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering, project management skills, and proficiency in Revit and Navisworks. Benefits include enhanced pension, company bonus, health cover, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Company bonus

Health cover and sick pay

Flexible/hybrid working options

Childcare vouchers

Retail discounts

Travel insurance

Customisable holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Strong project management skills across full project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Leadership qualities and team development experience.
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and low carbon design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple medium to large-scale projects.
• Undertaking calculations and producing drawings.
• Conducting site surveys and managing construction stage duties.
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

MagiCAD

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
Tetra Tech, a global leader in high-end consulting and engineering services, is partnering with Hays Recruitment to hire Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineers for their Building Services team in Belfast. This expert team delivers comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, providing design and installation services across a range of sectors including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Defence. With a long-standing presence in Northern Ireland, Tetra Tech has a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects throughout the region.

Your new role
In this role, you will lead and deliver multiple medium to large-scale projects, encompassing all facets of design within mechanical engineering consultancy services. You will be responsible for undertaking calculations, producing drawings, specifications and reports, conducting site surveys, managing construction stage duties, liaising with clients, and consulting with design/construction teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of mechanical design
• Production of specifications and plant schedules
• Creation of design notes, basis of design, and RIBA stage reports
• Development of design drawings from concept to detailed design
• Conducting detailed site surveys and installation inspections
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Input into estimates and bid processes
• Supporting directors with resource planning and team workload management

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
• Strong project management skills across full project lifecycle
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Commercial awareness and cost control understanding
• Leadership qualities and team development experience
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and low carbon design
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks; MagiCAD experience desirable
• Valid UK Driving Licence

What you'll get in return
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the world's leading engineering consultancies. Tetra Tech offers rapid career progression, professional development, and a competitive remuneration package including:

• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Health cover and sick pay
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Additional perks such as childcare vouchers, retail discounts, travel insurance, and customisable holiday allowances

What you need to do now
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