Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)
£55,000 - £60,000 + Remote + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Benefits
Edinburgh
Are you a Design Engineer from a mechanical building services background for a truly unique role working on multi-million-pound projects for the MoD?
Are you looking to be granted full autonomy to manage your day, recognised as an expert in your field for a company that will reward you with a wealth of company benefits?
In this hybrid role you will be delivering projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m in value, by working hands-on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HVAC, water, and fire suppression systems for example. You will have plenty of freedom to work autonomously, with flexible working hours and hybrid working available.
This steadily growing building services company were founded over 30 years ago and pride themselves on maintaining long-standing client relationships, whilst looking after their employees through recognition and being an employee-owned trust.
This role would a Mechanical Engineer from a building services background looking for a project-focused role, working hands-on designing a vast range of new and exciting systems.

The Role:
Working on electrical designs, specifications, and attending site meetings
Involved with lighting, alarm systems, HV/LV and network distribution
70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescales
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working
The Person:
Design Engineer
Building Services background
Mechanical background

Reference: BBBH22496edin2
Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Power, HVAC, Project, BMS, Chartered, Construction, Building, Services, Design, Estimator, Project, Livington, Kirkcaldy, Falkirk, Rosyth, Dunfermline
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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