Role: Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000
Location: Chigwell
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a technical design department, supporting the delivery of compliant, high-quality mechanical and electrical building services solutions. The role focuses on ensuring technical compliance, maintaining high installation standards, and enhancing service delivery through effective design management and correct product selection. This position is suited to an engineer with strong technical capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines and a solid understanding of UK construction standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure design projects are delivered to specification and comply with all relevant industry regulations and legislation
Demonstrate knowledge and application of RIBA stages across project lifecycles
Undertake technical site inspections and support installation activities
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure installations comply with approved designs and specifications
Review consultant designs and calculations for design-and-build projects
Advise the estimating team on technical compliance and value engineering opportunities
Attend client and internal design team meetings on design-and-build projects
Work with the procurement team to ensure correct product selection, supply, and technical submissions to clients
Review and assess new products entering the market
Attend client pre-start meetings, demonstrating technical and professional capability
Review and appraise supplier and subcontractor quotations, commenting on compliance with specifications and drawings
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including submissions to statutory authorities and obtaining approvals as required
Keep the Design Team fully informed of all technical and project-related information throughout the project duration
Review all design information and ensure calculations are prepared and signed off in accordance with relevant standards and codes of practice
Represent the company at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases
Review commissioning reports to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications
Prepare and issue record "as installed" drawings for CAD
Control office-based production aspects of projects
Take ownership of projects, working accurately, independently, and efficiently
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team
Support the development and task management of trainee engineers
Candidate Profile
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong technical experience across mechanical and public health systems
Working knowledge of UK construction standards and statutory requirements
Experience in both design and installation support roles
Ability to manage multiple technical tasks and priorities
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proactive approach to professional development
What's on Offer
Full-time, permanent position
Salary range: £45,000 - £70,000 per annum
Flexible working and work-from-home options
Additional leave and sabbatical opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Health and wellbeing programme
Free on-site parking
Employee discount and referral programmes
For more information please contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)
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