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About the role
Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a
About the role
Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and build new futures. To lead the successful delivery of mechanical design solutions for Devonport, this role can be based from any of our regional offices.
Due to the nature of our projects, we require individuals to hold full work rights within the UK, coupled with being eligible for SC level Security Clearance.
What you'll be doing
* Lead mechanical design delivery within BBK industrial sectors.
* Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions and detailed designs with input from other engineering discipline leads.
* Review and check vendor documentation for mechanical compliance with project specifications.
* Liaise with Project Team to Ensure the mechanical solution for a project meets spatial and logistics requirement, and advise on delivery and installation methodology.
* Utilise BIM, where appropriate, and the supporting digital tool set to drive optimisation, safety and performance improvement throughout the whole project lifecycle.
* Interface with fabrication facility to ensure correct fabrication of project deliverables.
* Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments.
* Communicate residual design risks to others.
* Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
* Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is at the forefront of the industry.
Who we're looking for
The following experience/qualifications are required:
* Strong solid 3-D modelling skills with a modern package such as Revit or Solidworks/Inventor and the ability to produce drawings to BS:8888 standard for parts and assemblies with bills of materials.
* An ability to produce hand calculations for mechanical structures and components from scratch using mathematical calculation software packages such as Mathcad.
* Knowledge of finite element analysis and previous experience in its application to engineering structures.
* Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable engineering solutions.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
* Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
* A Degree in mechanical or structural engineering or equivalent suitable qualifications and or experience.
* Previous experience in multi discipline industrial projects such as Nuclear and or petrochemical.
* Chartership or working towards Chartership.
* SC clearance or the ability to obtain SC.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Construction
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