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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Employer: JRL Group
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 14 Sep 2026
Specialist area: Mechanical engineering
Function: Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Details
Ark Mechanical & Electrical Services was created in line with the JRL Group's philosophy of owning the solution. With MEP vital to the success of every project, the Group identified that dividing the package had the potential to adversely affect the critical path. Taking control of this, Ark M&E provides a complete mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) solution for large complex residential projects.
We require a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Technical team at our head office in Borehamwood.
Role & Responsibilities
- The design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the programme requirements
- Managing and meeting cost and weight targets
- Communicating effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers, translating technical information
- Participating in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process
- The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element
- Ensuring the successful integration of each design element with the product as a whole
- Checking engineering packages
- Generating and/or revising specification
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Requirements
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge/qualifications in Mechanical Building Services Engineering design
- Autodesk CAD and Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of site works including mechanical condition surveys and snagging/inspection during construction works, experience of commissioning witnessing
- Experience in specification writing (NBS or NES type) would be beneficial
- Experience in thermal modelling/EPC assessment would be beneficial
- Experience of sustainable design solutions
- Knowledge and application of Building Regulations (Part L, Part F etc.) and appropriate British Standards (heating, natural gas, pipework systems etc.)
- Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work/BSRIA Building Services Design Framework process
- Ability to manage workload of multiple projects and prioritise workload
- Working as part of a team or autonomously
- Writing and verbal communications
- Analysing and problem solving
- Membership of professional engineering institution (CIBSE/IMechE/IET) preferred but not essential. We will support candidates looking to progress to CEng/IEng or EngTech level
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