Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid working

Professional development schemes

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

The Oxford office of a long-established engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to support and deliver designs for complex projects, including Science & Research and Healthcare sectors. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and act as main client contact on projects, driving profitability and quality.

You will lead client engagement, contribute to bids, define briefs with clients, and mentor a local team while coordinating multiple disciplines

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering on complex mechanical projects.
• Understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with strong communication.
• Familiarity with British Standards and consultancy context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver designs for varied project sizes within a multidisciplinary team.
• Foster client relationships and identify future opportunities.
• Contribute to bid preparation and defining project brief with the client.
• Lead larger schemes and coordinate all disciplines as main client contact.
• Develop and lead a high-performing local team and manage workload.
• Monitor expenditure and report resource needs to management.
• Ensure quality standards, technical accuracy and risk mitigation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Revit

AutoCAD

HVAC systems

Client relationship

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

The Client:

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a 150-year history specializing in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering. They have grown into one of the most respected firms in the building services engineering sector, known for their focus on sustainable, innovative, and performance-driven design. They provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability and are frequently recognised in industry awards for sustainability and innovation in low energy buildings, and net zero strategies.

They are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential and encourage a collaborative working environment. Upon joining you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. With 11 national offices and approx. 1,200 employees, they are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise their people as individuals.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in their

• 9-day fortnight
• hybrid working
• thriving community groups
• varied social and networking events
• extensive professional and technical development schemes

They also offer an extensive benefits package, including

• private medical cover
• electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• stock options
• up to 30 days of annual leave

The Role:

The Oxford office was established to provide a local presence on projects. They have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research, and Healthcare.

It’s an exciting time to join the Oxford team as they are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas.

As a Principal or Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
• Promote the full range of services offered and contribute to bid preparation.
• Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.

About You:

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.
• Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work.