Design Engineer

Location: Chigwell

Role:
Design Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £70,000

Location:

Chigwell

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a technical design department, supporting the delivery of compliant, high-quality mechanical and electrical building services solutions. The role focuses on ensuring technical compliance, maintaining high installation standards, and enhancing service delivery through effective design management and correct product selection. This position is suited to an engineer with strong technical capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines and a solid understanding of UK construction standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure design projects are delivered to specification and comply with all relevant industry regulations and legislation

Demonstrate knowledge and application of RIBA stages across project life cycles

Undertake technical site inspections and support installation activities

Work closely with Project Managers to ensure installations comply with approved designs and specifications

Review consultant designs and calculations for design-and-build projects

Advise the estimating team on technical compliance and value engineering opportunities

Attend client and internal design team meetings on design-and-build projects

Work with the procurement team to ensure correct product selection, supply, and technical submissions to clients

Review and assess new products entering the market

Attend client pre-start meetings, demonstrating technical and professional capability

Review and appraise supplier and subcontractor quotations, commenting on compliance with specifications and drawings

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including submissions to statutory authorities and obtaining approvals as required

Keep the Design Team fully informed of all technical and project-related information throughout the project duration

Review all design information and ensure calculations are prepared and signed off in accordance with relevant standards and codes of practice

Represent the company at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases

Review commissioning reports to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications

Prepare and issue record "as installed" drawings for CAD

Control office-based production aspects of projects

Take ownership of projects, working accurately, independently, and efficiently

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team

Support the development and task management of trainee engineers

Candidate Profile

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong technical experience across mechanical and public health systems

Working knowledge of UK construction standards and statutory requirements

Experience in both design and installation support roles

Ability to manage multiple technical tasks and priorities

Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

Proactive approach to professional development

What's on Offer

Full-time, permanent position

Salary range: £45,000 - £70,000 per annum

Flexible working and work-from-home options

Additional leave and sabbatical opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Employee discount and referral programmes

For more information please contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

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