Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Parkinson Gray Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing mechanical design elements on various projects, ensuring high design standards and compliance with energy efficiency requirements. A minimum of four years of UK building services experience is essential, along with proficiency in software tools such as Hevacomp, AutoCAD, and Revit. This role offers exciting career development opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Relaxed dress code

Free parking

Staff social events

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in UK building services required.
• Solid experience in mechanical building services design and development.
• Excellent report writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mechanical design for various projects.
• Required to manage the production of mechanical design documents.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical design elements

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Experience with Hevacomp

Team working

Education

4 years UK building services experience

Solid experience in mechanical building services

Well-versed in British/European standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our Client is largest independent M&E Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of GBP75m, employing circa 200 staff across 5 Group companies

Our client is a multi–disciplinary building services design consultancy, encompassing Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Sustainability, and 3D Revit designs across all sectors. Having started the practice in 2010 after receiving training at some of the largest MEP firms

For over 100 years our Client has been delivering high quality MEP Design and Build schemes across sectors which include commercial, industrial, education

Our client is quickly building a reputation as one of the leading Building Services Consulting Engineers in Leeds.

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors.

Our client is a multi–disciplinary building services design consultancy, encompassing Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Sustainability, and 3D Revit designs across all sectors. Having started the practice in 2010 after receiving training at some of the largest MEP firms, the director has gone on to enhance the brand with his experience, ethos, and knowledge, shaping it into what it is today. Their team successfully delivers commercial value to clients and projects across the UK and Europe, assisting in development delivery while meeting clients' expectations and environmental requirements throughout the design process. By leveraging their extensive expertise across various sectors, they provide tailored solutions that not only meet industry standards but also anticipate future trends and challenges. Their multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering innovative strategies and practical applications, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes for clients. In light of their continued growth, they are excited to welcome a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong commitment to sustainable development.

Location: West of Greater Manchester

Salary: 45,000 – 50,000 (depending on the experience)

Employment type: Permanent

Career development

Each team member is fully supported and offered ongoing training and skills development, ensuring that they are equipped with the latest knowledge and tools to excel in their roles.

The purpose of the Role

The appointment of a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer will provide essential resources to a busy team, undertaking a variety of responsibilities including feasibility studies, technical surveys, outline design, and certain detailed design project work. Collaborating with MEP colleagues and reporting to the section lead, this position will emphasise the management of multiple projects while ensuring high standards of design work and precise HVAC calculations to guarantee that active schemes fulfil expectations.

As a Mechanical Engineer, the responsibilities and duties will include although not be limited to:

• Undertaking mechanical design elements for a whole range of projects of various sizes, primarily for Building Services.
• Work closely with other disciplines and design engineers, attending meetings and communicating with clients and contractors to help define the design requirements.
• Manage the production of the Mechanical design element for complete projects.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Managing the production of drawings. Preparing and co–ordinating mechanical drawings, documents and specifications.
• Supporting the growth of the business, in particular the provision of mechanical engineering design services and willingness to develop your own engineering potential.
• Design mechanical installations to meet requirements for energy efficiency and low carbon requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 4 years UK building services experience
• Solid experience in the design and development of mechanical building services
• Experience with Hevacomp, AutoCAD, or Revit software
• Well–versed in British and/or European standards, legislation, and working practices.
• Experience in the design of high–quality and complex full mechanical building services.
• An excellent ability to write their own reports.
• Good all–around project/management leadership skills and problem–solving techniques.
• Excellent Team working and communication skills.
• Clear pathways for career advancement and meaningful rewards for dedication.
• Contemporary and flexible work environment, with agile working arrangements
• Relaxed dress code
• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Reward for progression and hard work
• An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well as your technical skills
• Staff social events
• Free parking

Please apply now if you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK.