Senior Mechanical Engineer

ClarkDegnan Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to enhance their mechanical engineering team. The role involves developing innovative design concepts focused on sustainability, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should hold a degree in mechanical engineering and have experience with thermal modelling software. The position offers flexibility, generous holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus statutory holidays

Flexible Working: Flexible hours and WFH options

Friday midday finish & birthday day off

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in developing mechanical design concepts including sustainability.
• Background understanding of thermal modelling (Part L/TM54).
• Chartered or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design concepts and manage production of models.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate small teams.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical design concepts

Low energy and low carbon design

Thermal modelling using software tools

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

IES

MEPworx

Hevacomp

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Newcastle team, with the opportunity to play an integral part in the growth of the business as we approach the tenth anniversary of the company's formation.

Our mechanical engineering team is actively involved in a wide variety of new and existing buildings, working closely with architectural practices and developers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Be experienced in developing mechanical design concepts including low energy and low carbon design, natural ventilation, sustainability and zero carbon.
• Build and nurture good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Use software and digital tools for analysis and design optimization.
• Manage the production of models, drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate resources and work with engineers and other disciplines.
• Mentor the development of junior engineers.
• Have a background or comprehensive understanding and familiarity with thermal modelling (Part L/TM54 etc) using widely used software tools (e.g. IES, MEPworx, Hevacomp).
• Lead on design elements and coordination of small teams of engineers on projects.
• Hold a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) at MEng level and be chartered or working towards chartership.

Our Company

We care about our staff and offer a wide range of staff benefits to support health and wellbeing, and our busy lifestyles. For full time staff this includes:

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday Plus statutory holidays
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours and WFH options
• Friday midday finish & birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

About Clark Degnan

As Chartered Engineers, we have more than 40 years experience in design and construction, with expertise across commercial, industrial, healthcare and residential sectors.