Mechanical Design Engineer

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We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to bring their technical expertise and join our client's engineering consultancy, on a contract basis.

This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement, whereby the chosen applicant will be working one day a week from our client's office, located in Nottingham.

-Competitive hourly rate of £40-£50 per hour (depending on experience).

-Hybrid working arrangement (one day in office).

Responsibilities:

-Develop detailed mechanical system designs, from concept through to completion, on MOD and prison projects.

-Create in-depth mechanical system drawings and specifications.

-Ensure all designs and works comply with relevant industry regulations, standards, and codes, whilst ensuring buildability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and accuracy.

-Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients, to identify potential issues and implement proactive solutions, whilst managing edits and changes to system designs.

-Promote project development initiatives, focusing on improving design processes, methodologies, and standards, allowing for consistency, sustainability, and efficiency.

Requirements:

-Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, or related position, operating on MOD projects.

-BPSS Clearance required

-Significant understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC), and key elements, with an acknowledgement of relevant industry standards, regulations, and legislation.

-Demonstrable experience with designing and developing mechanical and electrical systems, using relevant software tools.

-Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks timely and effectively, whilst assuming a proactive mindset.

-Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to business and project development and growth