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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services
Kings Cross, London | Contract | Up to £50 per hour (LTD)
Global Engineering Talent is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of an established Building Services consultancy expanding its operations with a new office in Kings Cross.
The business has operated successfully for eight years and is now entering an exciting stage of growth following a significant number of recent project wins.
This is an opportunity to join its London office at a key point in its development, taking ownership of projects and helping to shape how the team operates as it grows.
The role
You will lead the mechanical design and delivery of Building Services projects across a varied portfolio, including hotels and other commercial developments.
You will be predominantly based from the new Kings Cross office, with travel to project sites across London and occasional visits to the company’s Peterborough headquarters when required.
With no full-time Director permanently based in the London office, you must be comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and driving projects forward without requiring constant supervision.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the mechanical design of Building Services projects from concept through to detailed design
- Designing HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and drainage systems
- Producing calculations, specifications, schedules and technical reports
- Undertaking heat-loss, cooling-load, ventilation and energy calculations
- Coordinating mechanical designs with architectural, structural and electrical disciplines
- Attending client, design-team and site meetings
- Reviewing drawings and technical information
- Identifying design risks and resolving technical issues
- Managing your own workload against project programmes and deadlines
- Supporting junior engineers as the team develops
- Helping establish effective design standards, systems and ways of working within the London office
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About you
You will need:
- Strong mechanical Building Services design experience
- A proven background within a Building Services or MEP consultancy
- Experience independently delivering projects through multiple design stages
- Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant design standards
- Experience designing HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and drainage systems
- Competence using relevant design and calculation software
- Experience with AutoCAD and ideally Revit
- A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English
- The ability to communicate confidently with clients and wider design teams
- An autonomous and proactive approach
- A strong work ethic and genuine sense of ownership
- Flexibility to attend sites across London and occasionally travel to Peterborough
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Chartered status or progress towards professional registration would be beneficial but is not essential.
The opportunity
The consultancy has ambitious plans to develop into a £6 million business over the next three to five years.
This position would particularly suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to step up, take on greater responsibility and have a genuine influence over the development of a growing London operation.
The business is looking for someone with a long-term mindset who wants to become an important part of the team, rather than simply complete a short-term assignment.
Contract details
- Rate: Up to £50 per hour
- Base: Kings Cross, London
- Travel: London project sites and occasional visits to the Peterborough headquarters
- Initial contract: Three months
- Longer-term opportunity: Intended 12-month contract with two months’ notice, subject to successful completion of the initial period
- Start date: No later than 1 November
- Future incentive: Opportunity to be considered for a performance-related bonus after 12 months of service, subject to final terms
To discuss the position confidentially, apply today or contact James Goodall at Global Engineering Talent.
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