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Intermediate Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Engineering Systems Design Ltd
Bolton
5 days ago
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We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical building services design engineer to join our growing practice at either Intermediate or Senior level depending on experience. Engineering Systems Design Ltd (ESD Ltd) was established in 2009 to bring together experienced engineers in building services engineering. The practice is currently engaged in a wide range of building services engineering projects worldwide, including commercial, research and development, residential, retail, and utilities. ESD Ltd offers services in pre-development utility studies, energy studies, expert reports, and construction management with a focus on creating environmentally-friendly building solutions. Let me introduce you to ESD Ltd:


  • Our team works with high profile clients, locally, nationally and internationally – on projects which make a difference
  • We are at the forefront of helping businesses and organisations towards net zero, with the support of cutting edge and sophisticated modelling software
  • Our team is ambitious, dynamic and focused on delivering for our clients
  • We will support your personal and professional growth – providing you with opportunities to challenge yourself and continually learn
  • We have a strong social and environmental conscience – supporting our local communities


As a key member of our senior leadership team you will be involved in managing a wide range of small to large projects. The role will be challenging, demanding, varied and offer excellent opportunities for career development.

you will: –


  • Have responsibility for all aspects of assigned project work, and with a focus primarily on commercial, public sector and hospitality projects.
  • Client facing on matters of both a commercial and technical nature.
  • Take an active role in business development
  • Support the senior leadership team in project planning and resource management
  • Lead the mechanical design team in the coordination and delivery of individual projects and take an active role in the development of junior engineers
  • Support the design team on technical aspects of the projects – developing/mentoring the teams to successfully deliver the projects.
  • Working and liaising with associated engineering disciplines as part of delivering technical support.
  • Support the wider senior management team running the commercial aspects of projects, bidding for new projects and developing client relationships
  • Produce detailed engineering designs using Designbuilder, Designmaster, AutoCAD, and Revit software whilst meeting all relevant standards, including energy efficiency and low or net zero carbon requirements.


We are nice people – who look to make a difference. If that also describes you, come join us.

You will ideally have several years’ UK based experience across multiple sectors. Projects include new build, refurbishment and retrofit with a range of values from small projects for key clients to £100m+ major projects. You should be capable of working with a team of engineers on large projects, managing the delivery of multiple smaller projects whilst simultaneously managing clients


An ideal candidate will.


  • Be BEng or MEng degree qualified
  • Have Chartered Engineer status or working towards
  • Member of associated Professional bodies such as MCIBSE or MIMechE or working towards
  • Have a minimum of 5, ideally 10 years UK based post graduate experience working in design consultancy
  • Have exceptional skill associated with mechanical building services design and an awareness of all technical requirements, legislation and best practice
  • Have sound commercial knowledge and experience of monitoring financial spend on projects against project targets.
  • Have good project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects of varying size/complexity.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm in all aspects of the role and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Demonstrate confidence both to the client and internally to project an appropriate image and support peers and colleagues.
  • Be flexible in approach, to suit changing project/market forces.


What We offer


This is a demanding and challenging position, but in return, you will be well rewarded with an attractive salary, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and other benefits.

We are committed to the ongoing professional development and career progression of all our people. As a result, our policy is to cultivate your engineering talent by offering customised training, working patterns, knowledge transfer and development programmes, all to develop your strengths as far as you wish to take them.

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