Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical/ HVAC Design Engineer

We are assisting a regional construction outfit with their search for a experienced Design Engineer. In this role the Design Engineer will assist in providing consistently high quality Mechanical and Electrical installations to the Data Centre and Telecoms industries as well as refurbishment of technical and office environments for ‘blue chip’ companies.

The Role:

As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for interpreting and consult on specifications regarding heating, ventilation, chilled water systems and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing systems.

You will be required to be confident to generate mechanical designs from scratch following site visits or information following site surveys, carry out initial designs, heat load calculations and represent in AutoCad format along with scoping documents.

Working alongside a Senior Director, you will ensure the efficient and accurate organisation, processing, and timely completion of Designs and tender returns.

This role is not just a sat behind your desk role appointment it will also entail meeting clients, building relationships, and carrying out site visits as part of the Design and costing process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing HVAC systems, including calculating heating and cooling needs, selecting appropriate equipment, and detailing system specifications.
• Collaborating with other engineers, architects, and construction project managers to integrate and optimize HVAC systems in building designs.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to air quality, system inefficiencies, and mechanical malfunctions.
• Staying updated with the latest technologies in climate control and implementing sustainable solutions.

With the support of the director you will also be required to assist with Estimating and Surveying of jobs, these key responsibilities will include:

• Obtain a suitable number of competitive quotations and compare on a like for like basis.
• Ensure that tenders consider health and safety, quality and environmental legislation as well as compliant with the main contractor's policies and procedures.
• Seek value engineering & advantage through tender process.
• Arrange site surveys with clients and book these in via individual diaries.
• Send out quote requests and chase supplier quotes.

Requirements and Skills

• 5 + years’ experience HVAC/Mechanical Design
• HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Must have experience within the HVAC market sector.
• Excellent knowledge of the M&E industry
• The ability to work with and explain complex technical drawings in a clear manner.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Commercial awareness, Interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating
• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Self-starter and able to work autonomously.

On Offer

On offer is the opportunity to work within a supportive and positive team culture with a business that offer training and career development. Along with the competitive basic package they also over a wide range of competitive package extras.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HVAC engineering professional and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to deliver diverse projects, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV today. Alternatively feel free to call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates on 0117 934 9555 for a private and confidential conversation.