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Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer
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Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer
Senior - Associate Mechanical Designer
Liverpool | Growing Consultancy | Experience in the Education Sector
Are you a mechanical designer looking to take the lead on impactful projects across the North West? This expanding consultancy, focused heavily on the education sector, is seeking an experienced, client-facing technical specialist to join their Liverpool-based team.
Key Opportunity: Step into a role where you can shape mechanical design delivery for schools, colleges, and education facilities, including:
- New builds
- Refurbishments
- Capital improvement programmes
- Government-funded schemes
đ Work Location: Based in Liverpool, with a focus on the North West region.
What Youâll Be Doing
As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for:
- Leading superiorly-compliant, efficient and technically advanced mechanical design projects
- Producing and reviewing designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
- Conducting mechanical condition, asset, and lifecycle surveys with costed recommendations
- Ensuring adherence to Building Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and H&S standards
- Collaborating on workload planning, client collaboration, and project resourcing
- Supporting government-funded programmes and major project delivery
- Acting as a critical technical contact for clients
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians
- Driving innovation and efficiency improvements in design processes
- Assisting with framework submissions and competitive bidding
- Strengthening client relationships and securing repeat business
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What Youâll Bring
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualifications:
- HNC/HND or BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience:
- Strong background in mechanical building services design
- Consultancy or contractor experience (commended)
- Preferable experience within the Public Sector / Education Sector
- Personal Attributes:
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing abilities
- Analytic, proactive problem-solver
- Ability to lead and coordinate complex mechanical design projects
- Experience in performing mechanical condition surveys
- Certifications/Vetting:
- Enhanced DBS clearance (due to education sector focus)
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Whatâs On Offer
- Salary: Working towards ÂŁ70k (competing negotiably based on experience)
- Health Support: AXA Health Insurance
- Pension Scheme: Available
- Holidays: Enhanced for long service
- Performance Bonus: Available
- Professional Subscriptions: Covered
- Life Insurance: Provided
- Electric Vehicle Plan: Inclusive with a car allowance
How to Apply
If you are a Senior Mechanical Designer eager to lead technical design projects and engage in impactful education-sector initiatives, this role is perfect for you.
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