Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Undertake the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying complexity and value.
• Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Design and coordinate HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Manage project programmes, technical deliverables and coordination activities.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys and condition assessments.
• Review contractor technical submissions, commissioning information and as-installed documentation.
• Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company quality management procedures.
• Mentor and support Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Technicians.
• Assist staff working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
• Support recruitment interviews and technical assessments where required.
• Contribute to staff training and development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or demonstrable progress towards Chartership.
• Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• Proven experience leading mechanical building services projects.
• Strong understanding of: HVAC Systems, Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, Ventilation Systems, Public Health Engineering
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

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.