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Barker Associates is an award-winning, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.
We currently have a vacancy open for a Mechanical Engineer who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at either of our Braintree or Birmingham offices, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.
Key Areas Of Responsibilities Will Include
- Deliver mechanical engineering solutions across projects from concept to completion
- Carry out condition and technical surveys of existing buildings and produce clear reports
- Prepare mechanical calculations, designs, drawings, and specifications
- Produce documentation and drawings for tender stages and assist in tender evaluations
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure coordinated design delivery
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Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant industry experience in building services / mechanical design
- Working towards or desire to achieve professional accreditation (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM/Revit and IES
This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.
- Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.
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We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at recruitment@barker-associates.co.uk
Additional Information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.
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