Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Want to see your designs come to life? Here you would work on projects from start to finish through all construction phases.
Wish you could work on MEP led schemes? This firm are appointed by end user clients on a variety of projects. This means that you can work in a collaborative environment supporting the client rather than getting micro managed by contractors.
Like the idea of flexible working? Once you have proved your ability you will be free to work in the office, from home or mix it up as you please,
Overview:

  • Senior mechanical design engineer
  • Independent building services consultancy
  • Very strong client base with varied workload across different sectors
  • Clients are often end users in Healthcare, manufacturing and aerospace
  • Strong BIM capability
    Our client is a well known local consultant who has been operating in the region for the last 20 years.
    What you'll be doing:
    They are looking for a senior mechanical design engineer who is self-sufficient, can run projects from start to finish and can help out the management team.
    Projects:
    Their workload is extremely varied often with end user clients including the NHS, a furniture retailer, local football clubs and colleges amongst others.
    Duties:
    They are involved in survey work, detailed design, clerk of works, employers agent, feasibility studies, modelling and design management.
    Why apply?
    Excellent working environment
    Very strong local client base
    Very low staff turnover
    Flat management structure
    Very strong team of ten technical staff

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