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Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cardiff
3 days ago
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Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)
£55,000 - £60,000 + Progression to Associate + 35 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working
Cardiff, South Wales

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to join an expanding, locally focused consultancy where you will be responsible for leading projects from cradle-to-grave and have full ownership?
Do you want to work for a business that can progress your career through chartership support and routes to climb all the way to director level?

In this role you will be responsible for the full project life-cycle. Overseeing tending, design, calculations and hand-over. This is a senior, client facing position where you will have the chance to make a real impact and be appreciated for your work through promotions. You'll also be developing Junior Engineers and Graduates, and detailed design/modelling will be covered by a separate BIM team.

This company have grown rapidly over the coming years, offering a personal service that larger businesses usually lack. Built off a great reputation, they are currently expanding their mechanical team to meet demand.

This role would suit a Mechanical Engineer from a Building Services background looking for a more senior position that grants project ownership, enabling you to make a real impact in the business.

The Role:
Working on the full project lifecycle - from tendering to hand-over
Client facing - being the main point of contact for all Mechanical work
Day-to-Day focus on calculations, signing off designs
Training and developing Junior Engineer and Graduates
Hybrid working - 3 days in a Cardiff based office
The Person:
Mechanical Engineer
Building Services background
Job Reference: BBBH 22784

Key Words: Mechanical, BIM, Building, Service, M&E, Project, Manager, HVAC, Piping, Commercial, Leadership, Director, Chartership, Support, Hybrid, Engineer, Engineering, Cardiff, Barry, Swansea, Wales

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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