Building Services Mechanical Engineer

KBR, Inc
Glasgow
4 days ago
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Building Services Mechanical Engineer page is loaded## Building Services Mechanical Engineerlocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2119249**Title:Building Services Mechanical EngineerA career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.Our Company - We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal, to improve the world.Our People - Though we are located all around the world, we have created a team-based culture driven by collaboration, transparency, mutual respect and shared purpose.Sustainability - We strive to create a safer more secure and sustainable world for our planet, our communities, our business and future generations.About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist Design Approval Authority responsible for ensuring the safety, integrity and performance of critical infrastructure, systems and equipment operating within high‐hazard environments. The team provides independent oversight of design intent, safety justifications, operating limits and engineering governance across a diverse portfolio of safety‐critical facilities.The work is varied and includes developing safety justifications, ensuring designs meet relevant standards and codes, supporting the continued suitability of safety systems, producing Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules, and contributing to major review programmes such as Periodic Review of Safety.As part of a multi‐disciplinary engineering team—including Mechanical, Building Services, Civil and Electrical Engineers—you will play a key role in authoring, assessing and maintaining engineering design substantiation to ensure that facilities remain safe, compliant and aligned with current good practice.Essential Experience Mechanical or Building Services design experience. Strong experience producing technical justifications for authorised design modifications.* Knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to the built environment and building services engineering.* Familiarity with recognised industry guidance such as CIBSE Guides and ASHRAE Standards.* Experience providing Mechanical/Building Services input into multi‐discipline engineering projects.QualificationsHNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services or similar plus demonstrable experience in the discipline.LocationGlasgow City Centre and Home Working.Security RequirementsSC Clearance*Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.Belong. Connect. Grow.At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
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