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Principal Mechanical Engineer | Overtime Paid! |RG/6222 RG/6222

Responsum Global Ltd
London
1 month ago
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Are you a creative, self-motivated, and forward-thinking Mechanical Design Engineer, looking for a challenge? If you’re nodding along, let’s explore this opportunity!

The Company

This is a building services consultancy offering expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Lift, Information Technology, and Public Health Engineering.

Formed in 1980, the practice has grown consistently to become a well-established and respected organisation, with a diverse client base and an impressive portfolio of completed work. Their client retention and feedback are second to none.

This company’s aim is to provide a consistently high standard of professional service to meet the needs of their clients. Each project is managed by one of the Directors, who maintains regular contact with the client and design team members.

They are committed to minimising energy use and carbon emissions to assist in addressing the global climate emergency, which is evident in their schemes and the advice they give clients.

This is a forward-thinking organisation always looking to embrace new technologies and practices. They work extensively in the following sectors:

  1. Rail transport
  2. Education (primary, secondary, further and higher)
  3. Commercial office
  4. Civic and government
  5. Healthcare and pharmaceutical (including research)
  6. Heritage and listed buildings
  7. Arts, sport and leisure
  8. Residential

The practice uses the latest, state-of-the-art hardware and design software to produce fully detailed and coordinated schemes.

The Position

This is an opportunity to work for an independently owned consultancy on the outskirts of London. You will work on projects in various sectors such as commercial, industrial, rail, and high-end residential projects.

The suitable candidate needs to have strong experience in mechanical system designs and should be able to comfortably act as a lead mechanical or lead MEP engineer on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities include preparing conceptual designs of HVAC systems, pipe work systems, plant sizing, being responsible for equipment selection/calculations, and developing clear and concise drawings, specifications, and product schedules to define mechanical systems.

Bonus: Overtime is paid for any hours worked outside the contracted amount!

Do you have the capability to work efficiently both independently and as an integral part of a team? Are you adaptable and flexible, able to adjust to new challenges and changes in your work environment effectively?

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