Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client specialises in Building services design and across multiple sectors including but not limited to Healthcare, Data centres, Public sector, Commercial , Residential and Education. They have a few offices in the UK and are currently looking to expand their Birmingham team . They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to provide support and line management to the mechanical team to progress multiple projects on all drawing production including schematics and engineering calculations within agreed timescales.

Principal tasks and responsibilities:

To have future business development in mind at all times, maintain good relationship with all Industry contacts and promoting the business where opportunities arise.
Ensure that all projects remain in budget, monitor whether additional fees are appropriate and control team workload to meet the schedules.
Produce schematics, elevations, details in AutoCAD/Revit which meet engineering directives, UK engineering standards, CDM regulations.
Produce and check engineering calculations as required
Support the team with project checking/reviews; resolving issues in order to maintain timeframes and quality compliance
Co-ordinate drawings/CAD/Revit with other disciplines, having an understanding of other engineering principles
Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate engineering and industry standards
Liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and Clients on Technical subjects whether at client meetings, workshops, project review meetings
Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to Design Team and Contractor queries.

Communication

Ability to apply initiative to seek additional information from relevant sources to solve engineering problems
To be familiar and keep up to date with British Standards, industry guides and approved documents etc.
To assist with other AutoCAD/Revit work when workload requires
Ability to liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and Client on Technical subjects by phone and email
Maintain regular progress conversations with Team Leader
Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to Design Team and Contractor queries including RFIs
Attend and contribute confidently at client meetings and workshops
To work towards professional accreditation in a proactive manner and discuss any assistance required with Team Leader and / or senior management

Management

To work with the Team leader to provide line management and support to the mechanical/electrical team
To monitor the team and individual performance flagging issues to directors or HR
Complete timesheets daily and accurately
To maintain a high standard of probity in professional, personal and financial matters
Maintaining good relations with colleagues and external partners
To work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards
To ensure you maintain your continued professional development
To ensure you effective manage the Health and Safety of yourself, your team and clients

A Degree or equivalent in Engineering (mechanical ) is Essential

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer