Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Undertake the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Prepare, review and approve calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Produce high-quality technical designs for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Manage project deliverables, programmes and design resources.
• Undertake site inspections, condition surveys and design review meetings.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, architects, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support sustainable and low-carbon design solutions in line with current industry best practice.
• Mentor, support and develop Mechanical Engineers, Senior Engineers and Technicians.
• Undertake technical reviews and quality checks of design information.
• Lead recruitment, mentoring, appraisal and development of engineering staff within the team.
• Support engineers working towards professional accreditation and chartership.
• Promote a collaborative, positive and high-performing team culture.
• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
• Undertake annual appraisals and probation reviews.
• Support resource planning and workload allocation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Member of CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent professional institution.
  • Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building services design.
  • Proven experience leading mechanical design projects.
  • Excellent understanding of: HVAC Systems, Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, Ventilation Systems, Public Health Engineering, Renewable Energy Technologies.
  • Proficiency with industry standard design software.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent project management and organisational abilities.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.
• Professional qualification support.