Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Vital Energi; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The role involves developing sustainable designs for renewable energy projects and taking on leadership responsibilities within the design team. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of design experience in building services and be proficient in AutoCAD. The company offers a negotiable salary, vehicle or travel allowance, private medical support, and other benefits including 25 days of holiday and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Salary Negotiable DOE

Vehicle or Travel Allowance

Private medical support

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays

Discounted gym membership across the UK

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC/HND level in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• 4+ years' Design experience in Building Services or similar fields.
• Competent in AutoCAD and familiar with Revit or IES-VE.

Responsibilities

• Managing project submissions and business development work.
• Producing designs, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Developing efficient, profitable and sustainable designs.

Skills

Design experience in Building Services

Competent in AutoCAD

Experience with Renewable Energy systems

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Degree level education

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES-VE

Hevacomp

Job description

Overview

Due to continuing growth, we are looking for Senior Mechanical Engineers commutable to our Blackburn office who would be interested in taking a step up into leadership as part of an organised development plan. You will be taking a leading role within the Design team by developing efficient, profitable and sustainable designs for significant Renewable Energy and Sustainability projects right through from initial concept up to fully detailed designs, installation plans, drawings, equipment selection and project guidance. Alongside undertaking further training to enhance your knowledge towards a wide range of Renewable Energy systems, you will be working closely alongside the Principal Engineers to prepare yourself for the transition into leadership and to provide guidance for more junior engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Managing project submissions, projects in contract, and business development work designated to the team
• Producing designs, drawings, specifications and calculations, and inputting technical detail into the company's quality design process
• Taking a leading role in developing efficient, profitable and sustainable designs to be used from initial concept phase through to project delivery
• Appraising and interpreting client requirements, and ensuring designs meet time, budget and compliance requirements
• Inputting into scheme costings and minimising impact of design issues
• Carrying out relevant plant and equipment selection
• Conducting HAZOP studies and Risk Assessments
• Checking the work of more junior design engineers and providing guidance to those under you to support with team-wide continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC/HND level in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline (Degree level education advantageous)
• 4+ years' Design experience in at least one of the following fields: Building Services, CHP, Boilers/Heating, HVAC, Steam, Air Handling, Cooling, Renewable Energy (e.g Solar or Heat Pumps), or similar
• Competent in AutoCAD
• Experience with Revit, IES-VE or Hevacomp (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

Company

Vital Energi is a leading 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. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the UK 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.

Benefits

• Salary Negotiable DOE
• Vehicle or Travel Allowance
• Private medical support
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible