Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Vital Energi; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi, based in Glasgow, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Design team. You will work on conceptual to detailed designs for district heating networks, energy centres and heat pump solutions across varied projects and locations.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience in Building Services and energy systems, with CAD proficiency and a strong understanding of CDM and HAZOP practices. UK driving licence is needed.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical, Building Services or similar engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant design experience.
• Design experience across Building Services, Heat Pumps, Boilers/Heating, HVAC, Steam, Air Handling, Cooling, District Heating or similar.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, district heating networks and other major projects.
• Interpreting, appraising and documenting client requirements.
• Carrying out calculations, equipment selection and process operation.
• Producing schematics and detailed drawings.
• Maintaining an awareness of cost implications within the design process.
• Dealing with design issues and minimising their impact.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM requirements and in-house processes.
• Conducting HAZOP studies and Risk Assessments.
• Assisting in specifying mechanical aspects for tendering works.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building Services

District Heating

Heat Pumps

HVAC

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D Modelling

Job description

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineerto join our growing team based in ourGlasgow office.

About the role

As part of the Engineering Design team you will be involved in producing a broad range of conceptual to fully detailed designs covering things such as District and Communal Heating Systems, Energy Centres, Tri-generation Solutions and Heat Pumps Due to the nature of the role you will be involved in projects at a variety of stages and locations utilising a range of technologies requiring initial conceptual work, site investigations, surveys, client meetings, project submissions and presentations.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, district heating networks and other major projects
• Interpreting, appraising and documenting client requirements
• Carrying out calculations, equipment selection and process operation
• Producing schematics and detailed drawings
• Maintaining an awareness of cost implications within the design process
• Dealing with design issues and minimising their impact
• Ensuring compliance with CDM requirements and in-house processes
• Conducting HAZOP studies and Risk Assessments
• Assisting in specifying mechanical aspects for tendering works

What you will need

• Educated to at least Degree level in Mechanical, Building Services or similar Engineering discipline
• Have at least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Design experience in most of the following fields: Building Services, Heat Pumps (Air, Water-source, Ground-source) Boilers/Heating, HVAC, Steam, Air Handling, Cooling, District Heating or similar
• Full UK manual driving license

The Company

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low‑carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you