Job Description
About The Firm
This multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy delivers an extensive array of services across various sectors, including commercial, health, education, defence, residential, and community. Their offerings cover architecture, building surveying, building services engineering, planning, interior design, sustainability, civil and structural engineering, quantity surveying, project management, CDM, and health and safety services. With offices located in 7 locations across the UK, the company is set to broaden its national reach with additional locations.
The Role
The company is looking to hire a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Nottingham office. This position involves delivering expertise in mechanical building services engineering, including design and project management, with a strong focus on sustainability. The role is ideal for engineers eager to lead intricate projects and implement innovative low-energy designs.
Note: This role requires a UK Citizen or individual with indefinite leave to remain, for security clearance purposes
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering Associate/Director, providing regular updates on progress.
- Ensure timely, budget-compliant project completion with high technical standards.
- Offer technical guidance to junior staff based on expertise and experience.
- Participate in design tasks requiring advanced technical skills and conduct feasibility studies.
- Define project briefs and budget estimates in client meetings.
- Develop detailed specifications and drawings as per client requirements.
- Evaluate tender submissions, compile tender reports, and make recommendations.
- Oversee site works from initiation to completion and monitor compliance with specifications.
- Inspect current installations and prepare condition reports.
- Manage the workload of direct reports, ensuring clear roles, team motivation, and individual well-being.
- Assist in resource planning and participate in the interview process.
- Proactively engage in marketing efforts to expand the client base and contribute to fee proposals for M&E projects.
Essential Skills, Experience, and Attributes
- Proficiency with MEPWorx / IES (Mechanical) software, AutoCAD, and Revit.
- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice, CIBSE guides, and building regulations.
- A degree or Master’s in Engineering, with Chartered Engineer status or close to achieving it.
- Membership in relevant professional organizations.
- A full driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Proven track record in managing successful M&E teams.
Benefits Offered
- Competitive salary and earning potential.
- Engaging team-building activities and fully covered social events.
- Supportive environment fostering personal and professional development.
- Attractive company pension scheme.
- Flexible and remote working options to support work-life balance.
- Cycle to work and employee referral schemes.
- Death in service benefit and health cash plan.
- Generous holiday entitlement, including long service recognition and festive shutdown.
- Incentives for early finish upon meeting practice targets.