Senior Mechanical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Newcastle. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects with Blue-Chip Developers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, capable of producing detailed designs and calculations. You will engage in various stages of design, from concept to detailed execution, ensuring compliance with building regulations. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic setting where your skills are valued, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Experience with mechanical systems design and compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for projects.
• Carry out Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering tasks.
• Attend design team meetings and assist in feasibility studies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Ventilation Design

Chilled Water Systems

Comfort Cooling Design

Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems

Heating Systems

Above Ground Drainage

HVAC Control Principles

Design Interpretation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

AutoCAD

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 Newcastle 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:

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches in accordance with the project requirements.
• Carry 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.
• 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:

• Ventilation design
• Chilled water
• Comfort Cooling design
• Domestic hot and cold water systems / Public Health
• Heating systems
• Above Ground drainage
• HVAC control principles
• 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