Life Science jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Science/ Industry. Ref 77616. Vacancy title Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Science/ Industry. Function(s) Design, Engineering. Contract type Full time permanent. Region National. Location(s) Warwick, Manchester or London.

At BakerHicks, our Mechanical team is known for making the complex simple.

Our mechanical experts work with clients across exciting and niche sectors, delivering complex yet efficient and sustainable solutions, often to a demanding, highly regulated, and bespoke brief.

From biotechnology to chemical and pharmaceuticals, our mechanical team has a detailed knowledge of systems design, using the latest modelling technology to test a solution and to maximise efficiencies as sustainably as possible. They work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, and our clients trust them to deliver inventive solutions to complex technical design challenges.

Experienced in all aspects of the project lifecycle from definition and feasibility to detailed design and site monitoring, we invest time to understand the processes and equipment to deliver a client’s strategy for growth.

As our team continues to expand, we’re excited to offer a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer an opportunity to join our Building Services team supporting on projects in the Life Science/ Industry sectors.

• Manage and mentor a passionate and dedicated team of Engineers and Technicians
• Produce calculations and design deliverables (including drawings, specifications, and reports)
• Conduct site surveys and perform construction stage duties
• Engage in client liaison and coordination with design/construction teams
• Participate in project management and costing activities

We are looking for people who:

• Value quality and enjoy delivering technically excellent Mechanical services designs in the built environment, including HVAC and Public Health
• Have experience delivering projects in the life science & industry sector (or transferable sector such as healthcare).
• Competent in the design of Mechanical Building Services systems, including HVAC, black utilities, public health and building management systems, within the life science & industry sector (or transferable sector such as healthcare) covering clean rooms (BS EN ISO; cGMP) and containment laboratories (HSE ACDP; COSHH).
• Understanding of commercial elements of projects.

• Want to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative and be driven by client satisfaction
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to eloquently present complex ideas.
• Ability to develop enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders that deliver long term benefits.

• You will work on exciting, innovative buildings with top-tier architects and clients in highly regulated sectors.
• Our growing team provides progression opportunities, where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your role and challenge your skills to explore career paths that help maximise your technical and management skill sets.
• You will work within a supportive team with the ability to plug into and access our wider network of professionals
• You will have the opportunity to see your designs come to fruition through site visits and client engagement

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And, our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.