Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex projects in the Life Science sector. This role involves managing engineering assignments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing the latest technologies to achieve sustainability targets. With a focus on delivering high-quality designs and solutions, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing departmental capabilities while ensuring projects meet client expectations. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UK experience in building services sector.
• Proficient in design and project management for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical engineering projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and enhance departmental capabilities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

3D Revit

MS Office

Navisworks

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Professional Engineering Institution Membership

Tools

Navisworks Viewer

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

Austin’s work revolves around the Life Science sector and designing R&D laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. You will handle engineering assignments ranging from mechanical designs to design lead roles of a multidiscipline team. Additionally, you will support site delivery as part of Austin's broader project construction team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will likely manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will take ownership of mechanical projects, ensuring delivery according to the agreed programme and resource allocation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of in-house architects, engineers, and project managers. Additionally, you will be involved in the investigation and utilization of the latest technologies, designing to meet client’s Net Zero sustainability targets and addressing complex design aspects of life science sector projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the Head of Department to enhance departmental capabilities.

What do we need from you?

• UK experience 10+ years, preferably in the building services sector
• A keen interest in working on complex and challenging projects
• Engineer with an appropriate engineering degree
• Preferably a Member of a Professional Engineering Institution
• Discipline-specific experience in design, in a relevant industry sector
• Proficient in MS Office applications, with experience navigating 3D Revit models using Navisworks Viewer and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Navisworks
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to identify technical design or quality issues, find suitable solutions, and resolve issues
• Articulate with strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present yourself and your arguments to clients
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive attitude, with work involving design tasks, client meetings, and site visits
• Valid UK driving license