Senior Mechanical Engineer

VVB Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide comprehensive mechanical engineering support throughout project phases, from tendering and design to installation, testing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in a similar position, a related degree, and a strong background in managing mechanical systems within the infrastructure sector. Key responsibilities include design review, liaising with CAD/BIM teams, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer.
• SMSTS and valid CSCS Card.
• Full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Mechanical design review and ensure buildability.
• Manage mechanical installations and support commissioning.
• Direct liaison with CAD/BIM team and participation in design reviews.
• Develop tender and procurement scope documents.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

HSE Compliance

Engineering Support

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered member of IMechE, IET, CIBSE

Job description

Overview

Providing Mechanical engineering support to projects through design to completion. This will involve all stages from tendering, design, installation, testing and commissioning. Management of Mechanical installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance and commercial perspective.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Mechanical design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed.
• Undertake full Mechanical design of systems; not limited to tunnel ventilation, HVAC, pumped drainage, smoke clearance, public health etc.
• Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters.
• Participate in, and where required chair, HazID, HazOP and HazCON’s as required by the client.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.
• Provide Engineering support and technical expertise to the various sectors and projects.
• Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate inline VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI, TQ, EWN, MAR, TD etc).
• Direct liaison with CAD/BIM team to ensure correct drawing modelling to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems.
• Attend, and participate as the Mechanical lead, interdisciplinary design reviews and checks (IDR/IDC).
• Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.
• Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement.
• Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support, and where required, carry out the Commissioning of Mechanical Systems.
• Where required, support the maintenance team with fault finding of Mechanical Systems.
• Carry out site surveys/visits for both tendering and project purposes not limited to the purpose of identifying scope, improvements to systems, dilapidation and design requirements.
• Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.
• Working with the commercial department to track technical or design change and variances.
• Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.
• Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support.
• Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems
• Keep up to date with all Mechanical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer
• Registered member of IMechE, IET, CIBSE or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card – AQP or PQP min
• Full UK drivers license

Experience

• Seven years’ experience within a similar Mechanical Engineering position
• Previously worked within the infrastructure/construction environment (utilities/civils etc)
• Previous experience within an M&E Contractor
• Mechanical Design
• Commissioning