Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager Ref: 29224 Reigate, Surrey
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Building Services Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing mechanical building services projects from start to finish. You will work closely with clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, ranging from commercial buildings to healthcare facilities. You will be responsible for coordinating with internal and external teams, reviewing design documents, and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and building codes.
They will be responsible for providing feasibility studies and designing solutions for minor works projects to ensure a seamless delivery. They will project manage projects to ensure that budgets and resources are optimised to best effect and drive value from our client’s property portfolio.
They will foster strong relationships across the projects team working across the various technical disciplines. They will have an ability to communicate technical messages to a range of different stakeholders and partners in a way which is non-technical, and which enables business decisions to be made.
They will ensure appropriate systems and procedures are utilised to effectively manage and control the delivery standards, inform and control budgets, forecast programming and undertake planning.
The post holder will be required to visit and assess works at a range of different sites and locations across the county as required by the needs of the project. Typical properties include schools, libraries, day centres, offices, and youth centres. They will be required to lead project teams with colleagues from other specialist Property areas.
Scope of project work includes:
Preparing feasibility studies and recommendations.
Scoping and presenting reports. Assist the project QS in determining the MEP scope for estimating the works.
Undertake surveys, design and specification services.
Respecting and help delivering services in accordance with best practice (and all legislation) in relation to asbestos, health and safety etc.
Taking personal responsibility for service delivery.
Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the internal database.
Assisting with new technology for data capture and reporting.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Post graduate Mechanical design experience with an understanding of electrical services allowing the effective project management of MEP projects.
HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent, with relevant experience in building services Mechanical engineering discipline including LTHW/CHW/DHW, BCWS, sprinklers, ventilation and drainage systems.
Experience in use of design software including IES, Hevacomp, etc.
Design experience with either a consultant or contractor up to stage 4 level of detail, including drawings, specifications, and schedules.
May be required legislatively to maintain a professional qualification or competency.
Excellent understanding of subject matter, principles and practices relevant to technical area.
Ability to collate, monitor and interpret a range of data.
Proven ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with range of stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems.
Proven written and oral communication with the ability to influence and work in collaboration with others.
Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations.
Proven problem solving skills with the capacity to devise and implement innovative solutions.
Educated to minimum of HNC / HND or degree level and ideally working towards membership of I Mech E or CIBSE.
Satisfactory DBS clearance required.
Macro is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria below, please apply as you may still be suitable for this role or another role within our organisation.