Senior Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer
Kent
Hybrid working with flexibility
Senior Mechanical Engineer level preferred, although strong Engineer level candidates will be considered
Working Environment and Benefits
The company values teamwork, flexibility and mutual support. In return, the successful candidate will benefit from exposure to a broad range of projects, career development, ongoing training, employee benefits and regular staff social events. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing consultancy where contribution is valued, and professional development is actively supported.
Salary/Package
£50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
Exposure to a broad range of projects
Career development
Ongoing training
Regular staff social events
Hybrid working
Pension scheme
The Company
The company is a well-established building services consultancy, now in its 10th year. It has a strong presence within the industry and acts as the sole consultancy for several loyal architects and project managers in the UK and across Europe. Projects span commercial, high end residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments.
The Role
The company is seeking a competent Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of mechanical design delivery across multiple projects. Responsibilities include HVAC design, calculations, pipe sizing, equipment selection, specification writing and attendance at client and design team meetings. The role also involves overseeing and delegating tasks to junior engineers, while maintaining overall project control. There is scope to develop commercially, including involvement in fee proposals and project resourcing.
Current Project Examples
The company works on a diverse range of projects across the UK and Europe, including high end residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments. Current work includes listed building refurbishments, large scale commercial fit outs, residential developments, flexible workspace designs and restaurant projects, at various stages from early design through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical design of building services systems, including HVAC
Carrying out Hevacomp calculations and thermodynamic modelling
Producing clear reports and specifications
Taking full ownership of projects and leading meetings
Supporting and mentoring junior and trainee engineers
Identifying and nurturing talent within the team
Proactively addressing issues and presenting solutions
Contributing to project programming, fee proposals and time management
Skills and Experience
Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in building services engineering
Degree qualification highly desirable
Strong communication skills
Confidence leading meetings and engaging with clients
Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently
Proactive and self-motivated with willingness to self-teach
Commercial awareness of project delivery
Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel; AutoCAD, Bluebeam or Drawboard beneficial but not essential
Experience with IES and Hevacomp advantageous
Ability to inspire confidence in clients and junior engineers
Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Office: (phone number removed)
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk