Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)
RPS is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Team in Birmingham. About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services. RPS, A Tetra Tech company: Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. What you’ll be doing This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of the built environment. Duties Include:
1. Carrying out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment construction projects
2. Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept and scheme design stages
3. Attend design team meetings alongside other staff members
4. Inspect and report on mechanical building services systems
5. Undertake Mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects
6. Work in conjunction with other design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
7. Utilise Building Services software for calculations
8. Produce marked up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue
9. Select and specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to Mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors
10. Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, value engineering workshops, and risk workshops as required by the project in conjunction with more senior staff
Who we’re looking for To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and experience commensurate with the underpinning and knowledge requirements for Incorporated Engineer aligned to either IMechE or CIBSE requirements. Additionally, you will: Experienced in designing principle mechanical systems taken from a concept level of design through to detailed design (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A) including:
11. Ventilation design
12. Chilled water
13. Comfort Cooling design
14. Domestic hot and cold water systems / Public Health
15. Heating systems
16. Above Ground drainage
17. HVAC control principles
18. Use of Hevacomp / IES or equivalent
19. Ability to view and interpret drawings in AutoCAD
20. Understanding of Building Regulations Part L compliance associated with the systems above
21. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
What’s in it for you? We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.
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