Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom True Engineers Full time

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) – Pathway to Senior Associate

Location: Flexible Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £65K, based on experience + Comprehensive Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days over time

Loyalty Incentive

Pension Scheme, Life Assurance

Specialties: MEP / Data Centre / Critical Systems / Mechanical Design / Building Services

This position is with a reputable firm of design engineers, focusing on mechanical and electrical services design within the built environment. You will engage in prestigious projects, particularly in the realm of advanced data centre designs. The company collaborates with top architects, designers, and contractors, maintaining a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and successful project delivery.

This Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role is pivotal for succession planning and is ideal for an engineer eager to make a significant impact within the organization.

Career Advancement

  • This role offers excellent development opportunities, initially supported by a project director, while allowing you the autonomy to operate independently.
  • Ambitious and self-driven engineers can expect this position to evolve into a Senior Associate role, along with associated benefits including profit sharing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret the client's requirements and ensure technical fulfillment.
  • Participate in project meetings with clients and other design team members, including contractors.
  • Conduct condition surveys, feasibility assessments, and prepare reports.
  • Perform site surveys to gather essential information for scheme design.
  • Develop detailed scheme designs to facilitate competitive tendering.
  • Draft specifications for the projects.
  • Communicate with other design team members and clients regarding technical matters.
  • Execute calculations, both manually and through computer-based systems.
  • Provide budget estimates as necessary.
  • Attend site progress meetings and monitor contractor performance.
  • Guide and mentor junior design personnel.
  • Focus on low carbon design initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Building Services, Mechanical Design, or a related field (HNC/HND).
  • Preferably chartered or actively pursuing chartership.
  • Experience in a building services design role within a consultancy setting.
  • A minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience, including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
  • Possession of a full UK driving license.


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