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Ridge and Partners LLP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Salford

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant Building Services degree, industry experience, strong communication skills, ambition, and proficiency in software like IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
  • You will collaborate with design teams, liaise with professionals, attend meetings, ensure compliance with regulations, advise on energy efficiency, design equipment, supervise installations, and conduct surveys.

Requirements

  • To be successful in this role you will have an accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification and significant experience in a similar role.
  • Ideally working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution.
  • You will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams.
  • You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
  • Experience within industry standard software such as IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD, REVIT would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Working as part of a design team delivering detailed design
  • Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams
  • Attending a range of project group and technical meetings
  • Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
  • Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint
  • Designing site-specific equipment as required
  • Overseeing and supervising the installation of building systems and specifying maintenance and operating procedures
  • Using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the systems required for the project
  • Carrying out condition surveys and providing recommendation reports to clients

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Mechanical Design Engineer at Ridge?

The primary role is to work as part of a design team delivering detailed designs for various building services, collaborating closely with other professionals, and ensuring that systems meet health and safety requirements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An accredited Building Services degree or a higher educational qualification, along with significant experience in a similar role, is required.

Is chartered engineer status preferred for this role?

Yes, ideally candidates should be working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution.

What software skills are beneficial for this position?

Experience with industry-standard software such as IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD, and REVIT would be beneficial.

Will I need to communicate with clients and project teams?

Yes, excellent communication skills are essential to articulate complicated issues between clients and project teams.

What types of projects will I be exposed to in this role?

You will work on varied and diverse projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, retail, industrial, and leisure.

Does Ridge provide opportunities for career development?

Yes, Ridge offers exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.

What are the main responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer in this role?

Responsibilities include delivering detailed design, liaising with other professionals, advising on energy use and conservation, designing site-specific equipment, and overseeing system installation.

Is experience in condition surveys and report writing required?

Yes, carrying out condition surveys and providing recommendation reports to clients is part of the role.

Where is the Mechanical Design Engineer position based?

The position is based at the Manchester office of Ridge.

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Ridge and Partners LLP

Multidiscipline Property and Construction Consultants

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a multidiscipline Property and Construction Consultancy. We help our clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn and work. We offer a partner-led approach with our 850+ people working worldwide from 12 UK locations.