Senior Design Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical) and Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) to join us at CPW, based at our Solihull Office. These are permanent full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework. We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We're a friendly team intent on bringing sustainability to the building services industry through design. We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including: healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector. Through the application of research-led design, innovation, and sustainable methodologies we can create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, whilst also being positive for the environment and delivering on net-zero carbon. Our people are the beating heart of our organisation. With over 380 staff across 13 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India. Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in the day-to-day operation which contribute to its success. As such, staff well-being is our top priority. We are invested in our people; we strive to ensure that each member of our staff is fulfilled to be the best they can be. Ultimately, our people are our power. As a Senior Engineer, you will be a vital part of the team and have a high degree of autonomy. You should be a well-organised, flexible, driven, forward planner with the ability to deliver work to a high standard and to tight timescales. You should also be able to take on the ability to manage the mechanical engineering aspects of other more junior members of the team assisting on projects. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Project Leader on selected projects Working as part of a larger team on certain projects Attending principal meetings and making client presentations on selected projects Raise/promote the level of technical excellence relating to mechanical engineering within the team Over time, develop the ability to become a point of contact for key clients Help generate repeat business through customer care of existing clients Working on a variety of technically challenging and interesting projects across varied sectors Be client facing and involved in all stages of the projects from inception to completion. Working closely with others in a team environment to achieve a common goal Producing drawings and specifications Producing calculations or guiding others to complete them We are looking for someone with a Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards) /Candidates with HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered. Minimum of 3-4 years experience of design in building services, post qualification completion Experience of Software design using - Microsoft suite of programmes, Relux/Dialux, Amtech, Revit Knowledge of British and European Standards, Building Regulations documents etc. Knowledge of HTM's would be beneficial Professional Membership (CIBSE, IET) A good understanding of HV/LV systems Knowledge of integration of embedded generation An understanding and specification of incorporating various renewable technologies Working knowledge of BREEAM An appreciation of electrical engineering to be able to cover both disciplines at meetings Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written A strong willingness to learn and a desire to develop new and existing skills We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefit package to all our employees: Excellent growth and career opportunities A forward thinking, agile approach to working Competitive pay and enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity pay schemes Generous Annual Leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave Interesting and technically challenging projects Recruitment referral bonus scheme Cycle to work scheme Electrical vehicle scheme Eye care vouchers Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Full allowance for team building activities Social and charitable giving is at the heart of CPW as a business. You will have the opportunity to engage in difference-making charity events, client events and local education initiatives, helping protect the future of our industry, our communities and the environment. We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and we are working hard to change this at CPW. CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, protected and listened to. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment, building on diversity where all staff can flourish, have a sense of belonging and able to reach their full potential. We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application. We would welcome a conversation to discuss a flexible working environment to suit your personal circumstances.