Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cibsejournal; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to coordinate mechanical services across various projects. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to establish briefs and lead projects from feasibility to construction support. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects both locally and internationally, with a focus on sustainability and innovative design.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames.
• Experience of designing to British standards.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical services and coordinate all service aspects of projects.
• Work within a multidisciplinary design team for various clients.
• Establish project briefs and develop design solutions.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion. The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come.

Their Building Services team require a Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for the mechanical services and the overall coordination of all services of a wide variety of projects. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design team for several clients covering a range of activities from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

This exciting role will involve leading teams working on demanding large-scale projects both in the UK and potentially overseas. Working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team you will take an active role in establishing the brief, leading the design and developing potential solutions in order to assist in delivering high quality projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

To succeed in this role, you should be proactive and able to work on your own initiative. You will have the ability and drive to move to the next level in your career after an appropriate period.

Requirements

• A mechanical engineering degree.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames.
• Experience of designing to British standards.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven team player.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.