Senior Mechanical Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK, backed by EDF, seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to lead design development across mechanical and public health disciplines. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions and support bid opportunities.

The role emphasizes de-risking projects, value engineering, and close collaboration with clients, consultants and contractors to optimise performance and margins.

Qualifications

• CEng or IEng (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
• Membership of a professional body (CIBSE, IHEEM, IET etc).
• Varied experience across mechanical engineering disciplines with knowledge of key standards and principles.
• Experience in Condition Surveys, dilapidations surveys and building services problem solving.
• Knowledge of AutoCad MEP/Autodesk Revit MEP and calculation software (Hevacomp/IES/Amtech).
• Understanding standards including CIBSE, SHTM/HTM, BSRIA, British Standards.
• MS Office suite and Outlook; CAD / Drawing applications.
• Discretion and confidentiality; planning, organisational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Design development of mechanical and public health engineering disciplines.
• Investigations to resolve design issues and develop new techniques to improve competitiveness.
• De-risk design through review of information and site surveys; liaise with installation teams.
• Designing, checking and approving designs for opportunities as required.
• Collaborate with BD and estimating teams to assess new opportunities for design development.
• Apply value-engineering to maximise competitive edge and margin.
• Support Design to Ops Handover processes; assist post-tender design requirements.
• Attend pre-start meetings with Commercial and Operational teams; train and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Confidential information handling

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

CEng or IEng

Membership of professional body (CIBSE, IHEEM, IET etc)

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Autodesk Revit MEP

Hevacomp/IES/Amtech

CAD / Drawing applications

MS Office & Outlook

Job description

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Job Purpose

• To support front end, installation, maintenance and life cycle business operations by offering design innovation, technical support and risk-mitigation where necessary to enhance the business offering, and de-risk mechanical engineering operations.

Aims and Objectives

• De-risk projects through a clear understanding of any shortcomings in a Client, Consultant or Main Contractor
• Apply work winning strategies in line with Dalkia strategic objectives
• Support new business opportunities and ongoing business development
• Efficiency in managing and processing workload
• Assist with estimating teams on delivering lowest/true net cost on all designs/tenders/bids
• Promote work-winning within the team – discourage workload ‘assembly line' approach
• Challenge non-productive work routines and maximise order conversion ratios
• Support the GO/NO GO & Permission to Bid policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Design development of all aspects of mechanical and public health engineering disciplines
• Undertaking investigations and research to resolve design and technical issues, and develop new techniques to improve competitiveness of the business
• Identify and de-risk design and technical issues through review of design information, site survey of ongoing works and ongoing liaison with installation teams
• Designing, checking and approving designs for opportunities as required
• Work closely with the BD and estimating teams to assess and process new business opportunities for design development
• Maximise our work winning strategy by applying value-engineering and best design scope to increase our competitive edge
• Champion the "Design to Ops Handover" process and support operational colleagues in securing true net costs and correct product choice for margin enhancement and system performance
• Attend pre-start meetings with Commercial colleagues and Operational colleagues as required
• Support, guide and train team members in knowledge transfer and personal development
• Support post-tender design requirements as necessary for project-specific demands
• Conduct site surveys for new enquiries as may be required from time to time
• Jointly evaluate new products and technologies to ensure the business maintains technological advancements
• Manage Consultants and drive the design in a professional manner which offers value to Dalkia and our Clients

Health & Safety

• All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

Working Relationships

External

• Deal with clients regularly either face to face or by telephone
• Liaise with supply chain to provide innovative design solutions

Internal

• Liaise with colleagues in all departments

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge And Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

• CEng or IEng (or the willingness to achieve this within an agreed timeframe)
• Membership of a professional body (CIBSE, IHEEM, IET etc)
• Varied experience across the mechanical engineering disciplines, with detailed knowledge of key standards and principles
• Experience in Condition Surveys, dilapidations surveys and building services problem solving
• Knowledge of AutoCad MEP/Autodesk Revit MEP
• Understanding of calculation software such as Hevacomp/IES/Amtech
• Have a sound understanding of relevant standards including, CIBSE, SHTM/HTM, BSRIA, British Standards etc.
• MS Office suite and Outlook
• CAD / Drawing applications
• Experience in handling confidential information and communications
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible work ethic and good time management
• Planning, co-ordination and organisational skills
• Deployment of tasks using own initiative
• Accuracy in numeracy
• Commercial awareness
• Conversant in the applicable industry standards and codes of practice
• Written presentation of contractors proposals and design information
• Attention to detail in reading, interpreting and understanding specifications, quotations, tenders, drawings

Desirable

• Personable nature
• Good communication skills
• Can work under pressure and able to meet critical deadlines

Competencies

• Honest, discreet, flexible and hard working.

Our Values

• People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
• Better Together – A collaborative team
• Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success
• Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.