Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at VVB Engineering (UK) Limited. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting our projects from design to completion.

• Undertake Mechanical design reviews to ensure compliance with current standards and best practices.
• Design and develop Mechanical systems, including HVAC, pumped drainage, and public health systems.
• Ensure design risk assessments are compliant with installation parameters and client requirements.
• Participate in Hazard Identification (HazID) exercises as required by clients.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems, taking into account client expectations, project restrictions, and budget considerations.
• Provide technical support and expertise to various sectors and projects.
• Manage design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers, and other associated documentation.
• Direct liaison with CAD/BIM teams to ensure correct drawing modeling and clash detection.
• Develop scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.
• Liaise with manufacturers to determine product suitability and compatibility.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support the commissioning of Mechanical systems and, where required, carry out commissioning activities.
• Support the maintenance team with fault finding of Mechanical systems.
• Conduct site surveys and visits for tendering and project purposes, including identifying scope, improvements to systems, dilapidation, and design requirements.
• Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology, and resolve key installation issues.
• Work with the commercial department to track technical or design changes and variances.
• Work with the planning department to plan design, installation, and testing and commissioning (T&C) works.
• Manage subcontractor works, including assisting the commercial department in valuation and contract support.
• Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems.
• Stay up-to-date with Mechanical, construction, and relevant legislation, law, standards, and best practices.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Council Registration as Incorporated Engineer.
• Registered member of IMechE, IET, CIBSE, or other recognized Engineering Council Institutions.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS/ECS Card.
• Full UK driver's license.
• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer.
• Project management qualification, APM, PRINCE 2, or equivalent.
• Formal HSE training, NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• DSEAR & ATEX formal training.

• Collaborative approach.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Decisive and able to work well under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Good people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise on technical matters at all levels.
• Ability to establish good working relationships at different levels.
• Ability to balance the interests of the customer with the interests of the business.
• Forward thinking and self-motivated.
• Flexible approach, willing to work out of hours, including traveling nationally and internationally, nights, and weekends as required.
• Good contractual and commercial awareness.
• Ability to mentor apprentices, graduates, and Mechanical engineers.
• Liaise and educate other areas of the business on Mechanical Engineering technical matters.

• Experience within a similar Mechanical Engineering position.
• Previous experience within the infrastructure/construction environment (utilities/civils, etc.).
• Mechanical Design/Commissioning experience.
• Previous experience with tunnel ventilation.