Mechanical Design Engineer

Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel.

Responsibilities:

• To fully understand Mechanical systems design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to assigned projects.
• To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in leading to first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
• To have thorough knowledge of, and comply with, company procedures and standards.

Skills:

Required:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Have 2 to 4 years of previous mechanical engineering design experience.
• Foundational technical understanding of building mechanical engineering discipline and an appreciation of the role of the environmental engineer within the design team.
• Developing understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Appreciation of building design and architecture with creative and innovative mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated design process environment.
• To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution with objective of acquiring chartered status.
• Ability to use engineering software including experience of using Autodesk Revit and advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
• Willing to learn new software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to create reports and presentation material.
• Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE.
• Able to negotiate and communicate well in English, including both spoken and written language plus an ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate appropriate design decisions.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate initiative in approach to own work, self-organised and motivated.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• Aware of UK and International design standards.
• Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES or other dynamic simulation tools, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc), Bluebeam.
• Additional languages, in particular: European mainland languages, Arabic, Mandarin.

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.