Principal Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Belfast. You will design and manage mechanical building services projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across various sectors. The ideal candidate has relevant educational qualifications, design experience in complex projects, and familiarity with necessary software. This part-time position offers a great opportunity to contribute to exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in design and management of projects.
• Experience in the health, education, and/or defence sectors.
• Ability to work on major complex projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering design solutions for mechanical building services.
• Coordinate mechanical services with high accuracy.
• Mentor junior staff including Graduates and Apprentices.

Skills

Client and Contractor meetings handling

Design and supervision experience

Chartered Engineer or working towards status

Team collaboration

Software experience (AutoCAD, REVIT)

Energy Assessor capability

Education

Relevant education in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

CIBSE, IMechE, IET membership

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

IES or other thermal modelling software

Job description

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As we win new work our workload increases, which presents an exciting opportunity to join our Belfast team. You will have responsibility for design and management of mechanical building services projects in complex buildings, including refurbishing existing buildings. In some cases, you will be part of a larger team on major projects, as well as managing your own projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of engineering design solutions encompassing all aspects of mechanical building services engineering consultancy
• End to end process taking designs from concept to site and through commissioning
• Carry out calculations and co-ordinate mechanical services to a high level of accuracy
• Work within a team delivering complex and large scale projects
• Work across a number of sectors including, commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education and leisure within both public and private domains
• Mentor and support the development of junior members of staff including Graduates and Apprentices
• Understanding of contractual matters, project management, managing team and change control

About You

• Relevant education and experience in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; must be a member of CIBSE, IMechE, IET or equivalent professional body, though relevant design experience would be considered
• Ability to handle meetings with Clients and Contractors through all project stages
• Relevant experience in design and supervision of projects
• Either Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status
• Relevant experience in design and management of projects
• Experience in the health, education and/or defence sectors would be beneficial
• Current driving licence
• Ability to work within a team and on major complex projects throughout the UK
• Experience in AutoCAD, NES, Microsoft Office; REVIT experience welcomed
• Understanding of IES or other thermal modelling software
• Energy Assessor capability would be welcomed
• Understanding of BREEAM on M&E Services
• Understanding of Hevacomp or other calculation software
• Willingness to travel for project work within the UK and Ireland is essential
• Willingness to travel for project work worldwide on short periods is welcome
• Willingness to obtain necessary Security Clearances is beneficial

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.