Mechanical Design Engineer - First Military Recruitment : Job Details

BJ100 - Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: AshfordSalary: £38,000 - £45,000 Per AnnumWorking Hours: Monday - Friday - 40 Hours Per WeekOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce detailed design calculations, technical drawings, specifications and reports for LV Power, lighting, fire alarm systems, communication systems and security systems. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed design calculations, technical drawings, specifications and reports for heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic water, gas and above ground drainage.
• Carry out dynamic thermal modelling (via software) to influence mechanical design and produce draft design stage SBEM/EPC’s
• Be able to produce mechanical designs with limited supervision from Principal engineer.
• Use knowledge of relevant standards and guidance to influence mechanical designs.
• Co-ordinated with other design disciplines to produce fully co-ordinated designs.
• Carry out site surveys and produce reports.
• Deal with site queries and review quality of workmanship during construction phases.
• Manage own time to support and deliver multiple projects to agreed time scales and budget.
• Take ownership of individual tasks and projects.
• Manage CAD/Revit Technicians working on assigned projects
• Communicate with team members, clients, and other construction professionals about projects.
• Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
• Offer leadership, mentoring and motivation to apprentice and graduate engineers.
• Ensure design compliance with legislation, code etc keep up to date with
• developing best practice
• Have awareness of other key disciplines (Architectural, Structural and civil)
• Operate within IMS quality system for production and checking of design work.
• Assist in developing in-house standards for MEP.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Environmental/Building Services Engineering
• HNC/HND level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction industry design processes.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations e.g., Building Regulations, British Standards, etc.
• Experience of designing to achieve BREEAM ratings.
• Confident verbal communicator
• Strong written communication skills

BJ100 - Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: AshfordSalary: £38,000 - £45,000 Per AnnumWorking Hours: Monday - Friday - 40 Hours Per Week