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Ridge and Partners LLP

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Salford

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, significant experience, and ideally be working towards chartered status. Strong communication, ambition, and proficiency in software like IES, AutoCAD, and REVIT are essential.
  • You will design building systems, collaborate with professionals, ensure compliance, advise on energy conservation, oversee installations, and conduct condition surveys using CAD and BIM software.

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 includes working as part of a design team to deliver detailed designs, collaborating with various professionals, and ensuring that building systems meet legislative and health and safety requirements.

What qualifications are needed for the Mechanical Design Engineer position?

An accredited Building Services degree or 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 experience is beneficial for this position?

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

What types of projects will I be exposed to as a Mechanical Design Engineer?

You will work on a variety of projects across sectors such as education, commercial, retail, industrial, and leisure, among others.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include excellent communication abilities, ambition, a willingness to learn, diligence, and strong organizational skills.

Where is this position based?

This position is based at the Ridge office in Manchester.

What is Ridge’s approach to employee development?

Ridge offers exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels, encouraging employees to be the best they can be.

Will I be involved in client interactions?

Yes, you will advise clients and architects on energy use and conservation, aiming to minimize environmental impact and reduce carbon footprints.

What are my responsibilities regarding the installation of building systems?

You will oversee and supervise the installation of building systems and specify maintenance and operating procedures.

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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.