Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of all mechanical components for the design of a number of Built Environment projects across the Unit.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Preparation of mechanical design components including air distribution, HVAC and piping systems and any other specialty mechanical systems
• Review conducting primary technical reviews on design deliverables related to electrical equipment/system design and calculations
• Development of concept studies for the project detailing types of systems, cost implications and alternatives available
• Coordinate with all disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure the layout of MEP services are feasible
• Provide technical input to consultants as and when required
• Ensure the development of required documentation for the review process in order to include comments, recommendations and corrective action plans for the prime contractor as appropriate

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• IT and standard industry software skills, including hands-on knowledge of BIM and other digital platforms
• Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across teams and projects
• Using interpersonal skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments
• Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams
• In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behaviour and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act:
  • Professionally
  • With integrity
  • With due skill, care and diligence
  • In good faith, and
  • In compliance with all applicable laws
• Dedicated team player with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders
• Adopting a proactive approach towards complex tasks and overall delivery
• Sound knowledge of professional and international standards

Candidate specifications:

• Degree (BEng/BSc/BE) in Mechanical engineering from an accredited university; membership (or working towards) to a professional institution
• Demonstrable experience of working on building mechanical components including HVAC, piping systems etc
• Awareness of Autodesk Revit and BIM would be advantageous
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating with other disciplines and multiple stakeholders across geographies
• Ability to present design scheme and discuss design issues with clients, architects and other stakeholders
• Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
• Using leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments
• Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance