Mechanical Design Engineer

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Asset Intelligence Business. Ideally, you'll be based in or around the Warrington area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

• Carry out Mechanical design and project management of various types of projects in accordance with the company aims and policies.
• Manage design team and provide Mechanical engineering support to all Mechanical engineers.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings on all aspects of the projects.
• Maintain and expand client base.
• Carry out surveys and produce reports.
• Carry out quality inspections of projects.
• Monitor financial aspects of projects.
• Formulate Mechanical and Technical standards within the organisation.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff.
• Have significant experience and knowledge (typically 5+ years) of current Regulations and Industry Standards, and best practices including energy related controls, sustainability etc.
• Experience working in a consultancy or contractors.
• Provide concept designs and costings and assist in tender preparation including specification writing.
• Sound understanding of design principles including heating/cooling distribution, boiler/CHP systems, ventilation systems, flue systems, general HVAC / building services engineering, with steam system design principles being advantageous but not essential.
• Have a good understanding of controls integration and be able to liaise with the controls team to help steer control philosophy and assist creation of descriptions of operation.
• Develop initial concept designs to full detailed design on successful projects – taking the lead of the electrical team as required.
• Produce design drawings in accordance with the RIBA stages and BG6 Design framework for Building Services.
• Produce design calculations both manual and software type.
• Produce drawings manually. CAD experiences essential.
• Produce tender packages.
• Carry out site surveys in various parts of the UK.
• Carry out on-site project management.
• Produce snagging and condition reports.
• Attend design meetings, and others as required, to provide project and enquiries updates.
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients as required.
• Assist and support any problems and issues on site as and when they occur.

• Experience in a fast paced, national, and multi-site business.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards with professional body registration such as CIBSE or IET.
• Knowledge of CIBSE Guides, IEE Regulations, CDM Regulations, British Standards, Revit/BIM Standards (UK), HTM & HBN (desirable), RIBA or BG6 Frameworks, familiarity of National Design Specifications (NES/NBS).
• Experience with Autocad, Amtech, Dialux or Relux, Revit (Desirable).

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture.
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to deliver the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can‑do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.…