Senior Mechanical Engineer

Opus People Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical building services, ensuring compliance and quality. This role involves mentoring junior staff, delivering projects, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a relevant qualification.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in consultancy practice or for a large contractor in a design capacity.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports, drawings, and specifications of compliant mechanical building services design.
• Maintain an expert awareness of BIM and promote its capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (22389) Ipswich, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP65000 per annum

Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Mechanical Engineer

In this senior role, you'll be specifying and designing mechanical building services as well as managing compliance and quality of installations as a Senior member of the team.

What's in it for you?

• Lead with Impact: Participate as a Senior member of the Concertus team supporting colleagues and working collaboratively to develop the business. Mentor and advise junior colleagues where required, deputising for the Principal. Support coordination between the M&E discipline and the other disciplines in the business.
• Be the expert: Deliver project work with minimal supervision and using your own judgement where required, proactively seeking out information which is missing or not yet confirmed and drawing up proposals.
• Collaborative Leadership: Manage coordination of third-party organisations and specialists' design. Build relationships internally and externally by working in collaboration with colleagues and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Delivery: Produce reports, drawings, and specifications of compliant mechanical building services design including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water services. Create industry-standard tender packages, analyze tenders, and monitor/manage costs, quality, and timescales.
2. BIM Expertise: Maintain an expert awareness of BIM, its strategic and operational importance to Concertus, and how it is used by design and property teams. Demonstrate ability to understand and promote Concertus' BIM capabilities to stakeholders and clients.
3. Exceptional Service: Provide clients and colleagues with exceptional service, adding value by going the extra mile and creating a positive, professional impression of Concertus as a Senior representative.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience: At least five years’ experience in consultancy practice or for a large contractor in a design capacity, along with a HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Industry expertise: Accurate, up-to-date knowledge of relevant Building Regulations and standards for electrical installations.
• Interpersonal skills: Exceptional communication skills, ability to engage, listen, and relay information accurately, with a good understanding of all services provided by Concertus and the ability to sell services to clients.

Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 per year (Dependent on experience)

Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working from our Ipswich offices.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team committed to making a difference.

If you're looking for a senior role where you can lead, innovate, and grow, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a team that values your skills and expertise.

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