Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Apex Contracting Co.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced designers to join their Guildford team. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects that will reshape the skyline of London. You will be part of a close-knit group that emphasizes collaboration and innovation, focusing on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. With a commitment to sustainability and net zero carbon strategies, this position not only allows you to apply your technical skills but also to grow within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through engineering, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and sustainable building design from concept to technical stages.
• Understanding of operational energy calculations and their application in design.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality building designs on exciting projects in the UK.
• Support net zero carbon strategy by delivering sustainable, low carbon buildings.

Skills

mechanical design

sustainable design

attention to detail

client relationship management

initiative

Education

accredited honours degree

Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE

Tools

IES

Revit MEP

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP have an opportunity for experienced designers of all grades from senior engineer level, in our Guildford or Heathrow office. You should be mechanically biased with a strong background in net zero carbon and sustainable design.

As part of the WSP team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects which will reshape the landscape and skyline of London. Although a multi-disciplinary consultancy the WSP MEP team are a tight knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, industry leading building designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.
• Support and grow WSP’s net zero carbon strategy and commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon buildings.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure your position as the engineer of choice in the industry.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Being the client’s key point of contact.
• Be a part of the team’s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation.
• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
• Good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
• A detailed understanding of operational energy calculations (TM54 / NABERS) and their application as part of the design decision process.
• A working understanding of IES to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• An understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council preferred or accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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