Senior Mechanical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical services firm in Croydon is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves undertaking design work, preparing budget costs, and managing projects in collaboration with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in mechanical services, experience with BIM and energy conservation practices, and a commitment to sustainability. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and project management.
• Understanding of energy conservation principles.
• Familiarity with BIM and design software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical design work, including surveys and specifications.
• Prepare budget costs and manage design stage finances.
• Attend site meetings and participate in project design activities.
• Advise on energy use and conservation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Energy Conservation

BIM Software

Project Management

Team Leadership

Tools

Cymap Building Services Software

TAS Software

Revit

Job description

Client

Mechanical & Electrical Building Services consulting practice founded in 1988. Operating in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential care sectors they adopt a design philosophy based on low energy consumption and long‑term building sustainability.

Role

• Undertake mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements; specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by contractors.
• Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
• Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre‑tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
• Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
• Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops, etc. as required by the project.
• Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end‑of‑defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
• Undertake surveys and reports for the company including feasibility studies, and condition surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
• Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
• Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
• Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady‑state calculations.
• Utilise TAS software / engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing / updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
• Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design work in the office.
• Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
• Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the junior members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
• Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
• Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
• Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
• Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
• Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.