Mechanical Design Engineer

JR99: Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Ashford, KentSalary: £30,000 - £60,000 DOE Overview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed design calculations, technical drawings, specifications and reports for heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic water, gas and above ground drainage.
• Carry out dynamic thermal modelling (via software) to influence  mechanical design and produce draft design stage SBEM/EPC’s
• Be able to produce mechanical designs with limited supervision from  Principal engineer.
• Use knowledge of relevant standards and guidance to influence mechanical designs.
• Co-ordinated with other design disciplines to produce fully co-ordinated  designs.
• Carry out site surveys and produce reports.
• Deal with site queries and review quality of workmanship during  construction phases.
• Manage own time to support and deliver multiple projects to agreed time  scales and budget.
• Take ownership of individual tasks and projects.
• Manage CAD/Revit Technicians working on assigned projects
• Communicate with team members, clients, and other construction professionals about projects.
• Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other  construction professionals.
• Offer leadership, mentoring and motivation to apprentice and graduate  engineers.
• Ensure design compliance with legislation, code etc keep up to date with  developing best practice.
• Have awareness of other key disciplines (Architectural, Structural and civil)
• Operate within IMS quality system for production and checking of design  work.
• Assist in developing in-house standards for MEP.
• Ensure the CDM regulations are followed and documented.
• Attend relevant CPD’s.
• Hold CSCS card at appropriate level.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Heating, ventilation, HVAC, water services, drainage, utility services.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction industry design processes.
• Confident verbal communicator.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Driven for progressive and continued learning.
• Team player.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Environmental/Building Services Engineering (Preferred)
• HNC/HND level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent (Preferred)
• Working towards Engineering Council Registration.

Location: Ashford, KentSalary: £30,000 - £60,000 DOE