Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners;
Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the
Net Zero Teesside
(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland, or across our Offices in Maxim, Newcastle or Warrington.

To provide ventilation design solutions and to ensure that ventilation design deliverables and procurement of ventilation packages are created and delivered to meet project requirements.

Dimensions

Financial: Aid Design Engineering Manager and other Engineers with estimates
Organisational: Reporting on specific design projects to Principal Design Engineer

Interfaces

Internal: D&E Manager, D&E Team, Site Project Teams, Work Winning Teams, BIM and
CAD Team
External: Customers, Consultants and Supply Chain

Accountabilities

• Create mechanical ventilation design deliverables for both low and high integrity
  ductwork systems
• Input to process, heat exchanger, treatment plant and prime mover specifications and design
• Review and check vendor documentation for mechanical compliance with project
  specifications
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments
• Communicate residual design risks to others
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is at the forefront of the industry

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Competent in the use of the 3-D solid modelling software Revit and 2-D drawing
  software AutoCAD
• Able to perform calculations related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning and the fluid flow through such systems
• Competent in the use of Open Buildings designer (previously Hevacomp) or similar software related to HVAC systems
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable engineering solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable, and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material
• Experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as petrochemical, power generation and nuclear
• Experience and knowledge of PPMOF (Pre-Assembly, Pre-Fabrication Modularisation and Offsite) construction

Behavioural Competencies
Driven: Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes
Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer
demands
Influential: Is respected by colleagues and seen as role model by others
Teamwork &

Collaboration:

Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of
customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge capability through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others
Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes
communication a priority so there are no surprises
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently