Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on delegated projects.
• Lead and manage mechanical engineering design across all RIBA work stages.
• Undertake and review surveys of existing mechanical services installations.
• Produce and coordinate: Mechanical designs, Drawings and BIM models, Specifications, Technical reports, Feasibility studies, Tender documentation, Tender assessments and recommendations.
• Prepare and review mechanical design calculations using recognised industry software.
• Carry out building performance, energy and sustainability assessments.
• Review work prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry best practice.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, programme constraints and project budgets.
• Support commissioning, witnessing, snagging and defect inspections.
• Mentor and support Graduate, Intermediate and Senior Engineers.
• Assist with technical reviews and quality assurance.
• Support recruitment, staff development and performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Promote continuous professional development within the team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• This role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years’ experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, public health and sustainable building systems.
• Experience delivering projects throughout all RIBA stages.
• Working knowledge of relevant software such as: Mechanical designs, Drawings and BIM models, Specifications, Technical reports, Feasibility studies, Tender documentation.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards.
• Experience of BIM delivery and ISO 19650 workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

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.