Mechanical Engineer (Critical Systems)

Cibsejournal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is seeking a discipline lead for small to medium sized projects. This hybrid role requires you to work 3 days in the office and provides a 6-month contract with the potential to become permanent. Key responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, client engagement, and ensuring project quality. Experience in datacenter or telecommunications design is essential for this position. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability while making a significant impact on your projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small to medium sized projects.
• Ability to lead a discipline team effectively.
• Knowledge of critical systems design in datacenters or telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline team and ensure quality standards.
• Client-facing role to discuss requirements effectively.
• Involved in bid stage technical solutions development.

Skills

Discipline lead capabilities

Project planning

Client engagement

Team leadership

Critical facility design knowledge

Job description

Overview

Client: Full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm. Founded in 1898, headquartered in the USA with a global presence of 75 offices worldwide and employing c10,000 staff.

Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for a variety of industries, including energy, aerospace, water, transportation, environmental, and industrial sectors. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions and offer a wide range of services, from conceptual design and detailed engineering to construction management and ongoing operations support.

With a reputation for excellence, they are renowned for their client focused approach and have a proven track record of delivering complex projects worldwide.

As a 100% employee-owned company, it emphasizes a strong culture of collaboration, professional growth, and community involvement, creating an environment where employees are empowered to lead and make a lasting impact on the projects they work on.

Role

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office. The contract is a 6-month duration initially and it has the potential to become a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• You should be able to fulfil duties and responsibilities of a discipline lead for small to medium sized projects. In support of large and hyperscale projects a senior engineer should take responsibility for critical systems and/or substantial aspects of the design including the ownership, resourcing, and execution of project design changes.
• Planning and monitoring of project resourcing.
• Management of deliverables and fulfilment of scope, ensuring quality standards are hit.
• Enforce standards and practices.
• Lead a discipline team of Staff and Assistant Level Mechanical, Electrical, and PH Engineers.
• SPOC for project Client facing with the ability to discuss and agree Client requirements.
• Lead discipline presentations.
• Participate in Work Winning activities including assisting with the development of bid stage technical solutions.
• Supporting future business opportunities through client engagement and elevation of the company brand.
• Datacenter or telecommunication facility experience and knowledge of critical facility design.
• Experience at the concept design level to assist with the development of data center masterplans.
• Ability to write specifications for equipment, devices, and materials.
• Ensuring team welfare and wellbeing in the execution of the project.
• Monitoring of engineer development and progression of deliverables throughout the program.