Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical EngineerPermanent BirminghamJob Outline:Our client are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. This role will be based in Birmingham Office.This role will involve working as part of a national practice of Building Design professionals delivering engineering design solutions to clients across a wide variety of markets and sectors. The Building Design practice works on projects across all of our clients markets, including Aviation, Cities & Development, Education, Energy and Transportation.The opportunity will require candidates to be client-facing as well as being involved in the day to day design and management of projects. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design engineer to further develop their career within a leading building design consultancy.Responsibilities• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems - heating, cooling, ventilation, controls, etc.• Carry out (& managing others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard digital tools inc. Excel, IES, Hevacomp, in-house developed tools, etc.• Preparing technical specifications using NBS.• Working in partnership with the international Global Design Centre (GDC) to add value to building services projects where appropriate.• Preparing drawings for drafting by the CAD team a working understanding / use of Autodesk (& Revit).• Representing out client at meetings with clients and contractors.• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.• Report & technical note writing.• Liaise with architects and other designers in interpreting input information and applying it to generate a comprehensive mechanical design• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.• Managing own workload• Lead and manage your projects independently with little assistance within budget.• Reviewing progress, inc. reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the line manager.• Help & assist with technical development of junior staffRequirements• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering or related subjects.• Chartered Engineer with CIBSE / IMechE, or working towards chartership.• Sufficient experience working on Building Services projects• Sufficient experience working in a design consultancy - some experience of working within a contractor environment is additionally welcome• Good knowledge and skills designing in a 3D environment, including experience in 3D software packages including Revit.• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools inc.; IES thermal modelling package, Hevacomp, NBS and Microsoft packages, Bluebeam, and an understanding of AutoCAD for infrequent use.• Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential• Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.• Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with client is essential.• Due to the nature of projects, you must be eligible for security clearance and will be provided to undergo a security vetting process.At First Recruitment we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. Thats why our consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. This is a superb opportunity for anyone looking to work for a reputable organisation.