Associate Mechanical Engineer

Ridge and Partners LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP engineering teams in delivering a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mechanical building services design and strong project management skills. They will supervise design functions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. This position requires a relevant degree and the ambition to achieve IEng or CEng status.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical building services design.
• Achieving or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Ability to manage risk within engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams for various projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited relevant degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND)

Tools

CAD software

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Ridge and Partners LLP is recruiting an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Cardiff MEP team.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams delivering a range of project work.
• Manage risk within MEP engineering projects with strong commercial acumen.
• Act as the lead engineer in a design team, responsible for mechanical building services concept and detailed design.
• Supervise and monitor the work of others in this function.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Produce reports, drawings and specifications to suit various RIBA design stages.
• Use specialist CAD and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the systems required for the project.
• liaise closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in‑house and external project teams.
• Attend a range of project group and technical meetings.
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of building systems meet legislative and health and safety requirements.

Experience and Skills Required

• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to foster long‑term productive working relationships.
• Significant experience within a mechanical building services design role from either a consultant or contractor background.
• Accredited relevant degree or higher educational qualification in an applicable discipline (HNC/HND).
• Achieving or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a close‑knit team towards a shared goal.
• Attention to detail and a strong desire to deliver high standards of client care.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

Location

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom