Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer

We are delighted that due to our continued growth, we have a vacancy for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer role within our Howorth Specialist Environments team.

Job Role Summary:

• Conduct site surveys and prepare detailed feasibility reports.
• Design and coordinate mechanical building systems, including HVAC, public health services, medical gas systems, BMS controls and building elements, primarily for healthcare projects.
• Prepare drawings from concept to completion, including equipment and manufacturing drawings, equipment schedules, and project specifications.
• Support Project Managers during site construction and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design team members.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Team in delivering conceptual and technical proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of your role at Howorth, your responsibilities will include:

• Generate design concepts and solutions to meet project and customer requirements, providing evidence of compliance.
• Prepare and present design and construction scheme packs, including engineering details for internal reviews and customer forums.
• Conduct site surveys and construction inspections, producing detailed reports as required.
• Take responsibility for design and coordination of all Mechanical and Electrical services and equipment installations.
• Collaborate and innovate independently or with Engineers/Draughtsmen to develop ideas into detailed schemes, supported by calculations and compliance reports to demonstrate compliance with relevant industry standards, highlighting deviations and risks where necessary.
• Deliver high-quality service to customers, on time and with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with technical specialists and suppliers (e.g., BMS, Medical Gases, AHUs, Air Equipment, Theatre Control Panels, Lighting etc).
• Perform peer checks on work produced by other Engineers and Draughtsmen.
• Prepare and approve drawings, ensuring they meet required standards, reflect design intent accurately, and define construction and inspection requirements.
• Support the Lead Design Manager with additional tasks and activities as required.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

Recommended or desired qualifications you would need to fulfil this role:

• Demonstrable experience of providing design expertise within a building services orientated role.
• Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of UK standards, with specific familiarity with Healthcare Technical Memorandums.
• Industry Awareness: Fully conversant with the latest engineering design concepts, standards, and disciplines.
• Health & Safety: Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to design, including incorporation of risk assessments
• Software Skills: Fully experienced and trained in AutoCAD 2D and Revit.
• Design Expertise: Proven track record in design development from concept through construction, with strong technical ability to apply knowledge and experience to solve complex engineering problems.
• Project Experience: Experience working on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically in healthcare environment.
• Interpret Design Requirements Quickly: Understand and translate requirements from Clients / Users Specifications into actionable design solutions.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Formulate innovative ideas to address design challenges and meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate Effectively: Communicate with and support the Design Manager to agree on design schemes and technical concepts, ensuring timely delivery of design work.
• Project Liaison: Work closely with Project Managers to provide technical support, conduct site inspections, and witness installations.
• Maintain Professionalism: Demonstrate a positive attitude under challenging circumstances and act as a role model for high standards of work and behaviour.
• Plan and Prioritize: Organize and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and align with company objectives.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton BL5