Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Bristol - Hybrid & Flexible Working

55k to 70k + Benefits

Consultancy / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / MEP / Building Services Design / Mechanical Design Engineer

Established for over 50 years this multi-disciplinary consultancy occupies the sweet spot between large corporate organisation and smaller entities. You will be part of a friendly collaborative consultancy who as a result of a strategic growth plan have maintained consistent growth. You will benefit from high levels of repeat business with longstanding clients.

With growth set to continue your career will be in safe hands with this low staff turnover employer, offering you a huge portfolio of clients and varied projects and ongoing professional development. Upon joining you will become a key member of the Bristol MEP team which is in its infancy. You will also benefit from a clear pathway to Associate level.

SeniorMechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborating with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring and handover.
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, codes and standards.
• Stay up to date of advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Experience and Skills Required

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
• Chartered or a desire to become Chartered
• Ability to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication with ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ambition and willingness to learn.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice and relevant design guidance and standards.
• Experience of software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES VE and Bluebeam
• Knowledge of Mechanical systems design heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, above ground drainage, BMS controls and renewable energy.
• Mechanical design calculations including thermal modelling, heat loss, heat gain, pipe sizing, duct sizing.