Senior Mechanical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Edinburgh office. You will lead detailed mechanical design for new build and refurbishment projects, working with Senior Engineers and Technicians to deliver robust building services solutions.

You will demonstrate knowledge of mechanical design standards, assist in feasibility studies, and participate in meetings and workshops to ensure projects meet regulatory and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Incorporated Engineer aligned to IMechE or CIBSE requirements
• Experience in mechanical building services design for new build and refurbishment projects
• Ability to use Building Services software for calculations and marking up CAD drawings

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept and scheme design stages.
• Attend design team meetings and contribute to value engineering workshops.
• Inspect and report on mechanical building services systems.
• Produce drawings and specifications for contractors and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

AutoCAD

Hevacomp/IES

MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

IES

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leading global professional services PLC company. As their business grows and continues to develop, they are looking to reinforce the Building Services team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in their Edinburgh office.

This role will suit an experienced mechanical engineer who is looking to develop and progress in an environment where your efforts and talent are recognised. This is an exciting time for them, and they can offer the right individual the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with Blue-Chip Developers in a friendly and vibrant team.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role you will produce detailed design calculations and sketches in accordance with the project requirements and as such a sound knowledge of technical engineering design relevant to the role is required – liaising with both Senior Engineers and Engineering Technicians regarding design and drawing as part of this dynamic team that believes in absolute delivery.

Work will typically be undertaken in conjunction with a Mechanical Associate assisting in the survey, design, specification, and contract administration process of the projects. The work will be a mixture of survey, design work, office-based project administration, and site attendances.

• Carrying out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment construction projects.
• Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept, and scheme design stages.
• Attend design team meetings alongside other staff members.
• Inspect and report on mechanical building services systems.
• Undertake Mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings, and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meet legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Utilise Building Services software for calculations.
• Produce marked-up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue.
• Select and specify products, equipment, and installation standards relating to Mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
• Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, value engineering workshops, and risk workshops as required by the project in conjunction with more senior staff.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and experience commensurate with the underpinning and knowledge requirements for Incorporated Engineer aligned to either IMechE or CIBSE requirements.

Ability to design principle mechanical systems taken from a concept level of design through to detailed design (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A) including:

• Chilled water
• Domestic hot and cold water systems / Public Health
• Heating systems
• Use of Hevacomp / IES or equivalent
• Ability to view and interpret drawings in AutoCAD
• Understanding of Building Regulations Part L compliance associated with the systems above
• Use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Senior Mechanical Engineer Edinburgh , Scotland