Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Morgan Hunt Group Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local director-owned engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer looking to grow their career without limitations. Responsibilities include designing mechanical building services, preparing documentation, and managing site inspections. The successful candidate should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, ideally be chartered or working towards this, and possess 5-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a supportive culture and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Yearly bonus

Pension double matching up to 5%

Free onsite parking

Support towards chartership

Regular social events

Relaxed and supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in design consultancy or similar environment.
• Chartered status or working towards it with CIBSE or IET.
• Understanding of project briefs and mechanical building services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding of project briefs and mechanical services design.
• Prepare and review documentation including designs and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and monitor site works.

Skills

Mechanical design knowledge

Report writing skills

Client presentation skills

Knowledge of technical standards

Computer literacy in digital tools

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Design Builder

Job description

Company

We are delighted to bring a new mechanical opportunity to the market, working alongside a local director owned M&E engineering consultancy as they seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Glasgow office. This opportunity is suited towards a professional, ambitious engineer at the earlier stages of their career who is keen to progress, climb the ladder, grow and have influence on the wider business. There is no glass ceiling so if you are keen to go all the way long-term this company will provide you with the environment and support to do so. Perhaps you have plateaued where you are, or you know you have more to offer at your current organisation, but this isn't being recognised/supported. If this is the case I'd encourage reaching out. The business have a range of small, medium and large scale jobs across multiple sectors such as PBSA, High-End Hotels, Infrastructure & District Heating, Retail Universities and more.


Role

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems.
• Preparation and review of documentation eg designs, specifications, assessment reports, survey reports.
• Carry out (managing of others) in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Design Builder
• Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works
• Implementation of detailed surveys of mechanical services and equipment to establish status of the existing installations and gain sufficient information to recommend new/upgrade design proposal
• Assisting with the development of junior engineers
• Report and technical note writing

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Ideally chartered or working towards this with CIBSE or IET.
• 5-10 years experience working in a design consultancy or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients.
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards, able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Yearly bonus
• Pension double matching up to 5% (you go 5% they go 10%)
• Free onsite parking
• Support towards chartership
• Regular social events
• Relaxed and supportive culture

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.