Due to continued growth in demand for our expertise, we have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced and talented Engineering team in our Winchester office.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of projects across sectors including education, commercial, retail, industrial and leisure.
At Ridge, you will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. As a Building Services Engineer, you will be responsible for designing systems that enable buildings to perform efficiently, sustainably and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work as part of a design team delivering detailed mechanical building services designs
* Liaise closely with internal and external project teams, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors and contractors
* Attend project group and technical meetings
* Ensure designs comply with current legislation and health and safety requirements
* Advise clients and design teams on energy use, sustainability and carbon reduction strategies
* Design site-specific mechanical systems and equipment
* Oversee and support the installation of building services systems
* Specify maintenance and operational requirements for completed designs
* Use industry-standard software such as CAD and BIM (Revit) to develop designs
* Carry out condition surveys and produce technical reports with recommendations
About You:
We are looking for someone who is technically capable, motivated and keen to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.
You will have:
* An accredited degree (or higher qualification) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
* Proven experience in a similar Mechanical Design role
* Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to clients and project teams
* A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
* Ambition and a willingness to learn and develop
Experience with industry-standard software such as IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD and Revit would be beneficial.