Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Salford
Contract: Full-time – Permanent, Hybrid working with a company car/car allowance provided.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce high‑quality mechanical engineering documentation, including specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
* Carry out pipework sizing calculations for systems including LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS, steam, gas, flues, compressed air, and specialist systems.
* Perform ductwork sizing calculations.
* Size mechanical plant and equipment, including pumps, plate heat exchangers, boilers, CHP units, heat pumps, thermal stores, buffer vessels, calorifiers, fans, AHUs, and chillers.
* Undertake heat gain and heat loss calculations.
* Develop heating and cooling load profiles.
* Carry out thermal modelling and system performance analysis.
* Produce BMS system descriptions and control strategies.
* Participate in HAZOP and LOPA studies.
* Conduct DSEAR assessments.
* Complete PED calculations and prepare associated compliance documentation.
The Person
You will be an experienced mechanical designer, currently working within building services design or a closely related discipline. You will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification. You will be a confident and effective communicator, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You will demonstrate a proactive and innovative mindset, with a continuous focus on improving design quality, safety, and delivery outcomes. A professional, safety‑first approach is essential, along with pride in delivering work to a high standard through to completion.
Qualifications & Experience
* An Engineering Council‑accredited honours degree (CIBSE, IET, or IMechE), or an HNC in a relevant discipline with a commitment to further professional development.
* Working towards, or already achieved, IEng or CEng professional registration.
* A forward‑thinking approach with a passion for design innovation.
* Experience across a range of engineering activities, ideally including:
o Site surveys and inspections.
o Solution development.
o Building services design.
o Client and design team meetings.
o Snagging and commissioning of systems.
o Problem diagnosis and solutioning.
Personal Qualities
• Confident and professional when representing Centrica in client‑facing environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex engineering solutions.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Able to inspire confidence and build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Comfortable working autonomously, using initiative to manage technical responsibilities with minimal supervision.
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