Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Morson Talent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for various projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams, adhering to quality assurance processes, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design skills and experience in project delivery within sectors such as education and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Adhere to quality assurance processes.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Drive development of design aspects.
• Produce design calculations and reports.

Skills

Mechanical design and technical expertise

Design calculations and technical input

Production of drawings, reports, and specifications

Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes

Project delivery and resource planning

Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Knowledge of building services design principles

Digital delivery and BIM utilisation

Continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide mechanical design and technical expertise to support project delivery across a variety of sectors including education (new build schools for the DfE), colleges, universities, high-rise residential, large-scale commercial projects, stadia, and healthcare. Working closely with the Project Team, Project Leader, and wider Design Team, the role ensures consistent production of technically sound and well-considered design solutions. The successful candidate will represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm, maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders, adhere to quality assurance processes, and support project timescales and resource planning. Lead by example, provide guidance and support to junior engineers, and drive the development of design aspects to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.

Technical duties

Carry out design calculations, produce drawings, reports, and specifications that clearly communicate system requirements, and utilise digital delivery resources to maintain quality and meet deadlines. Encourage continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the team to enhance technical expertise and project delivery standards.

Projects

Projects typically span RIBA stages 0 to 6, covering planning, performance and tender packs, detailed and technical design, construction support, inspection and snagging, and handover phases.

Opportunities

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding business sector.

Skills and qualifications

• Mechanical design and technical expertise
• Design calculations and technical input
• Production of drawings, reports, and specifications
• Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes
• Project delivery and resource planning
• Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of building services design principles
• Digital delivery and BIM utilisation
• Continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

For more information please contact Tom Glover at Morson Talent