Senior Mechanical Engineer – Infrastructure Systems

COWI A/S; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private health care

Flexible and hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Job summary

COWI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical infrastructure designs across UK infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, aviation and data centres. You will oversee design delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to project planning, and liaise with clients and regulators. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status (or in progress) are

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer designation or working towards it.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, smoke control, ventilation, CHW, LTHW and refrigerant systems.
• Experience across feasibility to detailed design and construction support.
• Solid knowledge of British Standards and Building Regulations.
• Rail standards knowledge and delivery experience on major infra projects.
• Familiarity with IES software.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing design and delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across projects.
• Developing and reviewing mechanical designs, calculations, specs, reports and technical docs.
• Coordinating with civil, structural, architectural, electrical, fire and systems engineers.
• Managing interfaces with clients, contractors, stakeholders and regulators.
• Ensuring compliance with standards, codes and project requirements (Network Rail, HS2, TfL, BSI, Building Regulations).
• Supporting design reviews, risk management and assurance processes.
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Contributing to project planning, programme management and resource forecasting.

Skills

Project delivery

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary coordination

Client liaison

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Engineering review

Experience with major infra projects

Knowledge of rail standards

IES software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or pursuing

Tools

IES software

Job description

COWI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical infrastructure designs across UK infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, aviation and data centres. You will oversee design delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to project planning, and liaise with clients and regulators. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status (or in progress) are