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Senior / Principal Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

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Job Description - Senior / Principal Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

For this role, we are looking for a Senior Engineer who can lead change and mentor engineers within their team ensuring best -in -class engineering. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of their engineering discipline, and a strong understanding of the other disciplines offered by the company while also leading and managing the full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and manage full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes always demonstrating Client care

  • Provide quality control for Mechanical Engineering projects across all offices

  • Project cost control

  • Management of both project teams and cross -functional teams within the organisational structure

  • Travel to client and project locations as required to represent for meetings / surveys / training etc.

  • Liaise and collaborate with other offices for all matters as appropriate

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering

  • 6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience

  • Expert user of Microsoft Office

  • Experience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous

  • Commercial sector knowledge and BIM experience a strong advantage

  • Chartership desirable

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Proven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle

  • Expert knowledge and experience in the following Mechanical design areas:

    • Water Services

    • Heating / LTHW

    • HVAC

    • Fuel

    • Above -ground drainage

    • BMS

  • Deep knowledge of UK building regulations, particularly Part B, F, G, L and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in design and project lead

  • Excel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work

  • Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining reputation to enable repeat work

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings

  • Exhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team

  • Ability to make prompt, disciplined project decisions

  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

  • Commercial awareness

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary

  • Time in lieu / flexitime

  • Performance & Development Management, including:

    • Annual salary reviews

    • Annual performance -related bonus payment

  • Wellbeing allowance

  • Pension scheme & death in service

  • Life balance days

  • Educational support

  • 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th anniversary

Whilst working here you will feel like you belong. You will have every opportunity to get stuck in and make an impact immediately. We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible working policies. We empower our employees, encourage them to be the best that they can be and reward success. Career advancement and professional development is core to how we work and reward our people.



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About J&B Hopkins Since 1978, Hopkins has been a business built on family values that has grown from strength to strength. Currently, we have over 200 people working across the business. Some of whom have been with us since the beginning! Our ethos is to promote from within our own team whenever we...

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