Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Office-Based with UK-Wide Site Visits)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
 
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established building services consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Technical Management and Design Division, based in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Engineer to take a leading role in delivering mechanical building services projects across a diverse range of sectors.
 
The position combines mechanical design, technical management, building services surveys, project delivery and client liaison. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial client brief and feasibility through detailed design, tendering, contract supervision and completion.
You will also have the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects, support junior engineers and develop strong client relationships.
 
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Deliver mechanical building services design across HVAC, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, public health, gas and energy management systems.
• Undertake concept, tender and detailed contract design.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules, tender documentation and engineering calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and legislation.

Technical Management & Building Surveys

• Carry out technical building services inspections and surveys.
• Undertake Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Asset Condition Surveys.
• Produce detailed, high-quality technical reports identifying findings, recommendations and required remedial works.
• Provide technical advice and engineering solutions to clients.

Project & Commercial Management

• Manage mechanical projects from initial client brief through to completion.
• Establish project scopes, technical requirements, cost plans and deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets, fees, variations and engineering resources.
• Supervise project delivery, ensuring programmes, costs and quality standards are achieved.

Site Supervision & Quality Assurance

• Undertake site visits and supervise mechanical installation works.
• Review workmanship and ensure installations meet design specifications.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure successful completion.

Leadership & Client Relationships

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering resources.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers.
• Review engineering work and maintain high technical standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors and wider design teams.
• Identify opportunities to support repeat business and develop new client relationships.

About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• At least five years' post-graduate experience within an M&E consultancy, contractor or technical management environment.
• Strong mechanical building services design experience, particularly across HVAC, heating, ventilation and public health systems.
• Experience undertaking technical site surveys, building audits, condition assessments or due diligence inspections.
• The ability to produce detailed technical reports, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Experience managing mechanical projects, budgets, resources and client deliverables.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project fees, scope and variations.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• The ability to lead, support and mentor junior engineers.
• A flexible approach to travelling to project sites across the UK.

Software & Technical Knowledge
Experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Hevacomp
• Cymap
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Microsoft Office 365
• Thermal modelling software

A strong understanding of current building services standards, CDM Regulations, quality assurance and environmental compliance is also required.
 
What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to take a senior technical and leadership position.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of building services projects across multiple sectors.
• Career development within an established technical management and design environment.
• The opportunity to build client relationships and play a key role in project delivery.
• Hybrid working .

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a senior position combining technical design, project management, building services surveys and client-facing responsibilities, we would be keen to hear from you.

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