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Mechanical Design Engineer

True Engineers
Maidstone
2 weeks ago
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This range is provided by True Engineers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £40k to £55k – DOE

Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Maidstone, Kent

About the Role

This role is to join a thriving practice of mechanical and electrical building services design engineers, covering a range of sectors including numerous projects in residential.

You will be a mechanical design engineer at either intermediate or senior level and upon joining will become part of a highly supportive team environment where you’ll feel like a trusted, valued professional and colleague from day one.

Responsibilities – Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Establish client brief, technical requirements, scope of works and provide information for cost plans.
  • Design, manage and supervise projects.
  • Produce drawings and specifications.
  • Carry out concept design to detailed design through to tender and completion.
  • Determine the need for and attend project progress meetings.
  • Maintain client and design team relationships.
  • Manage projects from inception through to completion.

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a mechanical design engineer within building services.
  • Preferably degree qualified.
  • Chartered or a desire to become chartered would be beneficial although not essential.
  • Knowledge of British Standards.
  • Excellent communication and written skills.

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Design Services, and Engineering Services


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