O'Connor Sutton Cronin
Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate & Senior)
OCSC, a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking Intermediate and Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join its Building Services team.
Location: London or Birmingham (Hybrid working model)
Sponsorship: Not available
Role
As part of an integrated multidisciplinary project team, you will be responsible for the design and specification of mechanical building services systems for a wide range of projects. Opportunities are available at both Intermediate and Senior level, with responsibilities aligned to your experience.
Requirements
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
- Third level degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar building services design role.
- Previous UK or Ireland project experience is essential.
- Strong technical ability and understanding of current engineering standards, including Building Regulations, CIBSE/BSRIA Guides and IS/EN Standards.
- Experience in the design and specification of mechanical building services systems, including drainage, water services, heating, cooling, ventilation and controls.
- Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Navisworks.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Third level degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
- 7+ years' experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within a design consultancy.
- Previous UK or Ireland project experience.
- Strong technical ability and thorough understanding of current engineering standards, including Building Regulations, CIBSE Codes and IS/EN Standards.
- Extensive experience in the design and specification of mechanical building services systems, including drainage, water services, heating, cooling, ventilation and Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience working with clients, contractors and vendors.
- Experience with AutoCAD; Revit and IES experience advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
- Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Intermediate
- Assist with the design and specification of mechanical building services systems in accordance with current regulations and design standards.
- Work as part of an integrated project design team.
- Assist with the management of engineering tasks on projects.
- Support construction-stage activities, including site inspections, technical submittals and responding to RFIs.
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Senior
- Lead the design and specification of mechanical engineering solutions for building projects.
- Work directly with clients to define project requirements and develop technical solutions.
- Lead multidisciplinary project design teams.
- Manage pre-construction engineering activities, including services coordination, tender documentation, specifications and equipment schedules.
- Lead project delivery during construction, including site inspections, technical submittals and RFIs.
- Mentor and support junior engineers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (plus bonus for Senior level)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance (Death in Service)
- Sponsored education / Educational Assistance Scheme
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme
- Professional fees paid
- Wellness Programme
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