Mechanical Project Engineer

4 weeks ago


Devonport Devon, United Kingdom Millbank Holdings Full time

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer (building services) with a defence/nuclear background?

from concept through to detailed design, implementation and close out, to through-life support?

As a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will be required to support a team in providing your Design and Technical Authority responsibilities to the clients business.

The post will require agile working with 2 consecutive days per month on site at Plymouth, you will be expected to be flexible to meet the business needs. The role will also require occasional access to radiologically controlled areas, working onboard vessels and in confined spaces.

Contract Estimated Duration - 12 months
Plymouth (remote with 2 consecutive days per month on site)

Your primary focus as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) will be maintaining and controlling modifications to, and deviations from, the design intent of the Building Engineering Services for the nuclear implicated and non-nuclear mechanical systems and acting as the custodian of reference design documentation.

You’ll be responsible for supporting design activities from requirements capture, design development from concept through to detailed design, implementation and close out, to through-life support, decommissioning and disposal.
You will be focused on ensuring compliance with site Licence Conditions, statutory legislation and design codes / standards, producing design guidance, substantiation and analyses, and delivering against agreed budgets/timescales.
To support the Mechanical & Nuclear Process Manager and Principal Engineer Mechanical Systems for maintaining the Design Intent of Mechanical Services systems owned and operated by the Client.
To support the Principal Engineer Mechanical Systems in the provision, management and development of professional SQEP Design Engineers.
Technical supervision of staff reporting to the post holder in accordance with Company procedures.
Leading and working within a team of engineers, planning, and organising tasks and facilitating progress.
Understanding of project briefs and the development and delivery of designs in accordance with the design process (Start-up, Concept, Scheme, Detailed and Implementation phases) and relevant legislation.
Design and specification of Mechanical Building Services systems - heating, cooling, ventilation, controls, etc.
Production of detailed calculations using industry standard digital tools inc. Preparation of technical specifications, reports and technical note writing.
Performing, and where appropriate checking, design analyses and associated activities.
Performing, and where appropriate leading, quality checking services with adherence to all quality, environmental, governance and company processes
Liaison with our CAD team to prepare models and drawings.
Representing Mechanical Services Technical Authority by leading on-site visits and where appropriate, providing guidance and leadership to staff.
Conduct site surveys, inspections, and monitor site works.
Representing the client at meetings with stakeholders and contractors.
Lead the provision of advice to line management and other key stakeholders, on the implementation and maintenance of design documentation and compliance with relevant codes, standards and legislation both nuclear and non-nuclear.
Managing mechanical elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
Produce estimates and assist commercial departments in the production of outgoing tender responses. Provide technical analysis of incoming tenders. Resolution of design sub-contract technical queries.
Reviewing project progress, including reporting any changes of scope.
Including organising appropriate ongoing training, mentoring and developmental support for staff.Preferably Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
Or at least NVQ Level 5 in an engineering discipline and preferably a registered professional status with an Institute e.g. Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment.
Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools.
Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
Detailed knowledge of appropriate, regulations, legislation and technical standards that are applicable to mechanical services system design.
Knowledge of operating within nuclear or other high-hazard environments
Including principles of building physics such as passive design solutions.
Experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
Pro-active, ability to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions and act on own initiative.
Good communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
Flexible approach to allow for reactive nature of work.
If you’re seeking a new opportunity that allows you to continuously expand your skillset and contribute to develop a collaborative team of engineering specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, apply today to avoid missing out on this fantastic new opportunity

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.



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