Mechanical Design Technician (Building Services) (Northampton)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Northampton
6 days ago
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Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, UKMechanical Design Technician (Building Services)£33,000 - £40,000 DOE + Training + Progression + Enhanced Holiday + Company BenefitsNorthamptonAre you a Mechanical Design Technician or Junior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a well-established, multi-disciplined Building Services consultancy working across a wide range of sectors?This Building Services consultancy has over 20 years of industry experience, delivering mechanical and electrical design solutions for a wide range of clients. Based in Northampton, they operate across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, heritage and defence, and offer a tight-knit, collaborative environment where engineers have real influence on projects.In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical building services systems for a range of projects across multiple sectors. You will assist with producing technical drawings using CAD software, attend site surveys, and work closely with senior engineers, clients and contractors.This role would suit a Mechanical Design Technician or junior Mechanical Engineer looking to develop their skills within a supportive, collaborative Building Services team.The Role:Assist in the design of mechanical building services systems including heating, ventilation and air-conditioningProduce and amend technical drawings using CAD softwareSupport senior engineers with project documentation and design calculationsAttend site surveys and assist with condition reportingLiaise with internal teams and external stakeholders as requiredThe Person: Mechanical Design Technician/Engineer with Building Services experienceCAD experienceIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Mechanical Design Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Technician, HVAC Technician, MEP Technician, Mechanical Building Services, AutoCAD, Revit, Northampton Reference Number: BBBH22929B We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

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