Mechanical Design Engineer Job London area,Greater London England UK,Engineering

Location: Greater London

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer interested in the development of renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects.

Role focus

This role will focus on the engineering and design development of commercial heat pump applications, HVAC systems improvements and controls, working alongside electrical energy engineers and analysts to deliver low‑carbon retrofit solutions.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in building services engineering and will have a keen appetite to learn and pioneer low‑carbon retrofit. The candidate will have experience in the use of specialist design software, such as REVIT and AutoCAD and a keen interest in digital design tools.

Key activities

To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks
To prepare thermal energy simulation models, utilising proprietary software, such as IES VE, Hysopt and Energy

PRO (note work toward etc.)
Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with electrical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques
Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
With support from colleagues, understand and account for applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements associated with design processes and outputs
With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs
Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information
Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes
Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design
Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases
Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in a relevant engineering subject
Affiliation with an Engineering Council registered Institution
Working within a multidisciplinary design team on multimillion pound commercial MEP projects
Experience in the development and design of commercial and industrial HVAC systems between RIBA Stages 1 – 4
Working on heating, cooling and ventilation plant design
An advanced level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design
Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
5% bonus
Private health
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Cycle to work scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual…