Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer – Commercial Fit Out (Central London)
£65,000 – £75,000 + travel
2–3 days hybrid working
Permanent position
James Lewis are assisting a well-established building services contractor in the appointment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of UK commercial fit out projects. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who can take ownership of design through RIBA Stage 4/5, working closely with Project Managers, coordinators and client-side stakeholders to deliver compliant, buildable solutions to programme.
Experience and Qualifications
To be considered, you should have:
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Degree qualified in a relevant subject (preferable)
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Membership (or working towards membership) of a professional institute (preferable)
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UK commercial fit out experience essential (contractor or consultancy background)
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Highly proficient in mechanical design principles through RIBA Stage 4/5 across:
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General fresh air, dirty extract and LEV ventilation services
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Domestic services
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Above ground drainage services
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LTHW heating services
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CHW, VRF and Hybrid VRF cooling services
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Good understanding of WELL, BREEAM and NABERS requirements and their impact on design proposals (desirable)
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Proficient in thermal modelling software packages (preferable)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
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Autonomous design of the above services, including Stage 4 calculations, plant/equipment selections and technical submissions within programme
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Producing clear mark-up drawings and overseeing development with the coordination team into:
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3D Revit / fabrication models
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Stage 5 installation drawings
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Attending internal and external meetings, including client-facing sessions
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Working closely with Project Managers and the wider delivery team, providing technical support as required
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Maintaining commercial awareness and understanding the cost implications of design decisions
Remuneration
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£65,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
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Travel
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2–3 days hybrid working
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No additional perks
Shortlisting is underway, so please apply quickly to avoid missing out