Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Your new company Opportunity to join a growing, innovative multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Bristol. Renowned for their technical excellence and client-focused approach, they deliver high-quality building services engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.With a strong reputation for delivering projects from concept design through to post-completion evaluation, they are committed to sustainable, low-carbon engineering and pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients, contractors and design teams. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Building Services Design Engineer to join their expanding team.

Your new role As a Building Services Design Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.You will take ownership of design packages, liaise with clients and project stakeholders, and contribute to projects through all stages of design and delivery.Key responsibilities will include:

Producing high-quality detailed building services engineering designs

Undertaking engineering calculations, analysis and technical assessments

Developing schematics, drawings, specifications, equipment schedules and supporting documentation

Representing the business at client, contractor and design team meetings

Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders

Contributing to business development and supporting the growth of the consultancy

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice

Supporting project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Assisting colleagues and contributing to wider company activities where required

Delivering projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards

What you'll need to succeed

Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution, or be working towards Chartership with the ability to achieve this within 12 months

Proven experience designing building services engineering systems

Strong understanding of low-carbon and sustainable building design principles

The ability to explain and justify technical design decisions

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisational and project delivery capabilities

The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Commercial awareness and project management skills

A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning

Eligibility to work within the UK

Fluent written and spoken English

Experience within residential, commercial, education, leisure, secure environments or critical systems sectors

Client management and business development experience

Bid preparation and tender submission experience

An established professional network within the industry

Experience in some or all of the following is advantageous

Amtech ProDesign

IES Virtual Environment

Dialux

Relux

Radiance

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Low Carbon Comfort Space Allowances

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainability-led projects

Clear career progression pathways

Professional development and Chartership support

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Exposure to diverse project sectors and clients

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a successful engineering consultancy

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