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Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland
North Yorkshire
2 weeks ago
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Senior Engineer (Mechanical) – SYSTRA UK & Ireland

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.


For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and are seeking the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team.


Context

We currently have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our MEP engineering team. This position will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to play a part in a dynamic high‑performance team.


The Mechanical Engineer will work with a team of engineers producing the design delivery of allocated MEP Projects as instructed by the projects Lead MEP Engineer.


Missions / Main Duties

  • Produce MEP designs as instructed by the projects Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) and/or Lead Engineer.
  • Ensure designs meet CRE/Lead Engineer requirements.
  • Meet the agreed timescales for design work.
  • Plan the allocated design works to meet the agreed timescales.
  • Identify changes to the projects client requirements and raise them with the CRE/Lead Engineer.

Essential Requirements

  • Flexibility in working hours to meet the demands of the role.
  • Ability to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices.
  • Knowledge of mechanical services design within the built environment or transport infrastructure including HVAC, Public Health, Building Physics and BIM.
  • Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with M&E and building services.
  • Knowledge of construction principles and standards.
  • Experience of BIM.
  • Experience in the use of Hevacomp and/or Thermal Modelling Design Software.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • A self‑motivated team player able to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake overseas assignments where required.
  • Qualified to HNC or equivalent.
  • Good understanding of CSM/CDM regulations and requirements (internal training will be provided).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Engineering and Information Technology


Industries

Design Services


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