Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: 40,000 – 60,000 DOE Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working Employment Type: Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well–established, multidisciplinary property consultancy with over 30 professionals across the UK. Due to continued organic growth and the decision to expand its in–house Building Services capability, our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer looking for greater project ownership than a traditional design–only consultancy position. The successful candidate will combine Mechanical Building Services design with client interaction, surveys, site involvement and project management
, taking projects from initial design through to successful delivery. The role would particularly suit a high–level Intermediate or Senior Engineer who enjoys seeing how their designs are implemented in practice and wants the opportunity to manage their own projects.

• Salary:
  40,000 – 60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Professional memberships paid
• Ongoing CPD and career development
• Support towards Chartership where applicable
• Hybrid working available, typically 1–2 days following probation by agreement
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects from design through to completion
• Varied project portfolio across Education, Healthcare, Local Authority and Social Housing
• Opportunity to influence the Mechanical team's design software, systems and processes
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

• Produce Mechanical Building Services designs across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Design and specify mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic water and associated building services.
• Produce calculations, specifications, reports and technical design information.
• Work predominantly using AutoCAD and Revit
  , alongside appropriate Mechanical design and calculation software.
• Undertake surveys and assessments of existing buildings and services.
• Take projects from initial brief and design through to construction and completion.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Liaise and coordinate with Architects, Engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings, undertake inspections and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Manage elements of programme, coordination and project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Work across projects within Education, Healthcare, Local Authority, Social Housing and other sectors
  .
• Support the continued development of the consultancy's in–house Mechanical Engineering capability.
• Have the opportunity to recommend and implement improvements to Mechanical design software and processes.

• Approximately 5+ years' experience within Mechanical Building Services Engineering preferred, although candidates at different levels may be considered.
• Strong Mechanical Building Services design experience.
• Experience taking projects beyond design and remaining involved throughout construction and delivery.
• Comfortable undertaking surveys, attending site and dealing directly with contractors.
• Strong client–facing and communication skills.
• Ability to take responsibility for projects rather than operating solely as part of a design production team.
• AutoCAD experience required, with Revit experience highly advantageous.
• Experience with Mechanical calculation/design software; the business is flexible regarding specific packages.
• Strong understanding of how Mechanical designs are practically coordinated and delivered on site.
• Chartered, nearly Chartered or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous contractor–side or design–and–build experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.