Mechanical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the engineering sector seeks a Design Engineer responsible for creating design drawings and collaborating with contracts and the design team. The role requires understanding client specifications, effective communication in design meetings, and proficiency in software like AutoCAD LT and Bentley Hevacomp. Competitive salary ranges from £30,000 to £60,000 and offers additional benefits such as annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days of annual leave

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of client specifications and the ability to provide appropriate advice.
• Experience in establishing customer needs, considering cost and environmental value engineering.
• Knowledge of current and forthcoming industry legislation and standards.
• Ability to produce detailed design specifications, technical submittals, design development drawings/sketches.
• Clear understanding of how designed systems will operate.
• Effective communication skills for attending design meetings with clients.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD LT, Bentley Hevacomp, CIBSE, and BSRIA.
• Ability to prioritize matters and successfully negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and delivering design information.
• Team player contributing to meetings and raising concerns.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce working design drawings for handover to contracts.
• Maintain collaboration with the contracts team throughout the process.
• Attend design meetings with clients and maintain design-related information.

Skills

Understanding of client specifications

Experience in cost and environmental value engineering

Knowledge of industry legislation and standards

Ability to produce detailed design specifications

Understanding of designed systems operation

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Ability to prioritize and negotiate

Experience in conducting site surveys

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Bentley Hevacomp

CIBSE

BSRIA

Job description

Your new company

A well-established organisation with over 15 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential projects, typically ranging from £2 million to £9 million in value. The company is known for its strong emphasis on quality and innovation in design and construction.

Your new role

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and producing working design drawings for handover to contracts for delivery. You will maintain a close working relationship with the contracts team from start to finish and collaborate with the design team from inception to completion. Your role will involve maintaining and updating all design‑related information, issues, and coordination with the project team. You will also attend design meetings with clients and use design software such as AutoCAD LT, Bentley Hevacomp, CIBSE, and BSRIA.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of client specifications and the ability to provide appropriate advice.
• Experience in establishing customer needs, considering cost and environmental value engineering.
• Knowledge of current and forthcoming industry legislation and standards.
• Ability to produce detailed design specifications, technical submittals, design development drawings/sketches, BWC information, construction drawings, and as‑fitted drawings.
• Clear understanding of how designed systems will operate.
• Effective communication skills for attending design meetings with clients.
• Proficiency in design software/guides such as AutoCAD LT, Bentley Hevacomp, CIBSE, BSRIA, etc.
• Ability to prioritise matters, follow up on issues, and successfully negotiate with suppliers, sub‑contractors, and clients.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and delivering design information and drawings within agreed timescales.
• Team player with the ability to actively contribute to meetings and raise concerns at their onset.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £60,000, with potential for a car or allowance depending on level.
• 23 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Working hours: 8 to 5 (Mon to Thurs), 8 to 3 (Fridays).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.

What you need to do now

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