Associate Mechanical Design Engineer – London

Vertical Recruitment are working with a large Multi-discipline Consultancy, they we have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced MEP team based at our offices in London.

You will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working in a design capacity with good working knowledge of building services installations. Working as part of a team, you will be confident dealing with clients and leading MEP project work. You will be expected to manage your own project teams, delivering design work to the required standards while providing excellent levels of client service.

As the Associate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be exposed to many sectors and many cultures. Supporting the delivery of the project you will be engaged with the complete design team, supporting the engineering choices and direction to optimise benefits and value for money to the client and end users.

Ideally the candidate will have experience in generating fee proposals and invoicing projects as well as the day-to-day management of the team and engineer resource.

We offer a highly supportive environment in which you can develop your career. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly following either a technical or managerial career path.

Our current wide ranging project portfolio includes work in the science and research, advanced manufacturing, motorsport, education, defence, commercial and residential sectors.

Working in a collaborative environment you will be instrumental in supporting the design development, taking on board other disciplines requirements. 

You will be involved in all aspect of development support by senior and junior members of the team.

Your role and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

·        Managing the resource of the team

·        Taking client briefs and generating fee proposals

·        Managing the fees on a project including raising invoices

·        Assisting developing and growing the team by reviewing prospective candidates and managing the interview process

·        Working as part of a design team delivering detailed design

·        Using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the systems required for the project

·        Designing site-specific equipment as required

·        Overseeing and supervising the installation of building systems and specifying maintenance and operating procedures

·        Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams

·        Attending a range of project group and technical meetings

·        Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements

·        Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint

·        Peer review of colleagues works

Candidates must have the following experience:

·        Experience with running projects from conception through to completion including calculations, drawings, specifications, etc

·        Accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND)

·        REVIT skills

·        AutoCAD experience (experience with IES modelling and Revit would be an advantage)

·        Post degree qualification experience in Building Services or Mechanical engineering, and ideally be working towards Chartership

What's in it for you?

·        Join a progressive MEP team in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

·        Benefit from mentorship, support, and opportunities for rapid career progression.

·        Work in a vibrant multidisciplinary office in London with over 260 professionals.

·        Enjoy a comprehensive package supporting your total wellbeing, including:

·        Generous holiday allowance and volunteering opportunities.

·        Inclusive financial, physical, and mental health benefits.

·        Car allowance and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

·        Tailored career development focused on personal and professional growth.