Assistant Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech
Chester
2 months ago
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LOCATION - Manchester / Leeds / Leicester or Edinburgh

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer to support and develop the project delivery capabilities of our busy and successful building services team in Manchester.

You should be able to demonstrate competence in all core mechanical design and engineering principals. You should be able to successfully lead and deliver multiple low complexity projects without supervision or packages of more complex projects, under the direction of more experienced staff. You will be expected to interface with clients and provide guidance and advice to less experienced staff.

Project work will vary and you will have experience with the delivery and management of projects across a range of sectors including life sciences, defence, education, commercial, residential, renewable energy, industrial, retail, healthcare and leisure within both public and private domains.

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of design and delivery of mechanical engineering consultancy services for a portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for; undertaking calculations, production of drawings, producing specifications and reports, conducting site surveys, conducting construction stage duties, providing client liaison, consulting with members of design/construction teams and any other relevant duties required to comply with project briefs.

Producing and reviewing mechanical design drawings will be key to your role. Experience of using Autodesk Revit MEP would be beneficial. If required further training in Revit and other systems will be provided.

You will have the passion and drive to deliver and manage projects in accordance with the clients brief and programme, and will help develop good client relationships. You should be capable of managing your own workload, updating forward plans of workload regularly and working to time allocations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of mechanical design
  • Production of specifications and plant schedules
  • Production of design notes, basis of design and RIBA stage reports showing compliance with standards and best practice
  • Production of design drawings from conception through to detailed design
  • Conducting detailed site surveys and inspection of installations
  • Mentoring and guidance of junior to intermediate engineers
  • Hold (or meet the criteria to hold) security clearance to MOD SC level

About you:

  • Ideally you will have an accredited Building Services /Mechanical Engineering degree or higher educational qualification
  • Ideally Chartered engineer or working towards membership
  • The skill set and passion for engineering with the ability to manage and deliver mechanical building services engineering designs across awide range of sectors
  • Experienced in project lead and delivery of mechanical services across multiple projects, as part of a multi discipline design team
  • Take design lead on projects promoting design excellence at all times
  • Conduct any or all stages of mechanical design from concept to completion as required by the project
  • Knowledge and experience in a range of digital tools including AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, IES, NBS and Microsoft packages
  • Proven ability to develop designs conscious of energy conservation, sustainability and with a knowledge basis of renewable technologies
  • Fully conversant with technical and legislation requirements for mechanical and public health services equipment and installation design and management
  • Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way
  • Strong communication and people skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style
  • Consult closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams
  • Strong report writing skills
  • Experience of producing and supporting fee estimates, and bids would be beneficial
  • Experience managing and mentoring junior to intermediate engineers

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.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

We are veryhappy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.


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