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Mechanical Design Engineer

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EQUANS

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need advanced mechanical design knowledge, familiarity with British Standards and regulations, proficiency in AutoCAD/REVIT, and strong communication skills. Health, safety, and HVAC understanding are essential.
  • You will prepare mechanical designs, conduct simulations, collaborate with teams, support technology research, assess risks, and provide technical support during construction phases.

Requirements

  • An advanced level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design
  • Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
  • Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
  • Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
  • A good understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to HVAC design, ideally specific to low-carbon heating / cooling
  • Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
  • Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
  • Aware of and follow quality assurance processes
  • A good understanding of the integration of controls in HVAC and control strategies
  • Knowledge of heat pumps and refrigeration technology application
  • Understanding of environmental factors affecting mechanical design
  • Excellent communication skills - written, oral etc.
  • Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
  • Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
  • Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
  • Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
  • Excellent communication skills - written, oral etc.

Responsibilities

  • To prepare mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking RIBA 1 concepts to RIBA 4 technical design
  • To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks
  • To prepare thermal energy simulation models, utilising proprietary software, such as IES VE, Hysopt and EnergyPRO (note work toward etc.)
  • Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
  • Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with electrical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
  • Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
  • Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques
  • Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
  • Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
  • Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
  • With support from colleagues, understand and account for applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements associated with design processes and outputs
  • With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs
  • Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information
  • Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes
  • Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design
  • Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Mechanical Design Engineer role?

The primary focus of the Mechanical Design Engineer role is to support the development of renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects, specifically concentrating on commercial heat pump applications and HVAC systems improvements.

What design software is required for this position?

Competence in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT, is required for this position.

What qualifications and experience are necessary for the role?

An advanced understanding of building services (mechanical) design, knowledge of British Standards, design guides, and Building Regulations, as well as competence in Microsoft Office products, are necessary for the role.

What type of projects will the Mechanical Design Engineer work on?

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres, and heat networks.

Is collaboration with other engineers expected in this role?

Yes, the Mechanical Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with electrical, structural/civil, architectural, energy, and specialist designers.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers a broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs.

What benefits are included in the salary package?

The salary package includes 25 days of annual leave, life cover, employee discount shopping schemes, gym membership discounts, and more.

What safety regulations should candidates be aware of?

Candidates should be aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.

Will the Mechanical Design Engineer be involved in commissioning phases?

Yes, the role includes providing technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

What type of surveys will the Mechanical Design Engineer undertake?

The Mechanical Design Engineer will undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Equans, a Bouygues group company, is the world leader in multi-technical services with offices in 20 country hubs. This brand expresses the desire to provide the right answer [ANS] to the equations [EQU] of our customers. We design and provide customised solutions to improve our customers’ buildings, technical equipment, systems and processes and to support them in optimising their use. With nearly 95,000 highly qualified employees and a strong geographic footprint through our historical local brands, we have excellent technical know-how in design, installation, maintenance and performance services, with a unique combination of skills as in HVAC, Cooling & Fire protection, Facility Management, Digital & ICT, Electrical, Mechanical & Robotics...Equans expertise and knowledge of our customers’ businesses now place us to support them in their transitions for modernisation and sustainable development.