The Position

As a member of the Engineering team, you will report to an Associate Director. You will be responsible for leading and maintaining a range of projects and / or providing specialist knowledge to other projects / teams. Using industry benchmarks and internal standards, you will ensure not only the timely delivery of considered and accurate project information but will also be a point of contact between the company and clients / collaborators. You will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the internal efforts of junior staff, providing appropriate frameworks and tools, agreeing appropriate standards, and co-ordinating delivery against these standards.

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the discipline of Mechanical engineering

Committed to CPD in all areas

Committed to the development of high-quality, high-performance, and sustainable buildings via the appropriate technical standards, costs, and programme

Deliver technical solutions in accordance with client brief

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of other disciplines

Organise junior staff and CAD staff to achieve engineered solutions within agreed time scales

Maintain project overview : explain the status of the relevant section of a project at any time

Be aware of both the company’s agreement and the contractual relationships on the project

Report any feedback or issues concerning the project

Liaise with client, architect, and other members of the design team with clarity and confidence

Foster positive relationships with clients and other members of the design team

Appreciate and assist in the need to generate business

Support and nurture junior / graduate engineers

What they offer :

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you get :

A competitive salary

Exciting and varied day-to-day work as part of a team

A hybrid work environment

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Extensive training opportunities

Who are they looking for :

They are looking for someone who has experience working in a fast-paced office environment with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work as part of a team as well as having the initiative to work under limited supervision. You’re proactive, and self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with colleagues on all levels.

Qualifications and skills

Relevant professional qualifications

Proven track record of successfully co-ordinating and delivering projects within the public and private sector

Experience in understanding and dealing with contractual procedures

Solid experience in mechanical design

Proven track record of engaging and negotiating with senior management and peers on projects

Proven track record of engaging with and influencing peers outside of formal management relationships

Proven track record of a commitment to and effective implementation of consistent standards and metrics

Practical knowledge of managing small project teams coupled with the understanding to select frameworks / tools that are appropriate to particular circumstances

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritise and to think strategically about the timing and way of delivering project information

Strong writing skills for producing written reports

Effective IT skills for producing material

Would you consider yourself a team player?

Can you bring creative flair to projects and inspire clients?