Principal Mechanical Engineer (Design)

October 2, 2023

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Job Description

Lead a project teams with the capabilities, tools and processes to provide cost effective Building Services design
To undertake Mechanical design Services on projects from concept design through to construction issue
Representing Atkins at meetings with Clients
Liaise with Local Statutory Authorities
Technical Report writing
Engage in Multi discipline coordination and workshops
Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality control processes have been incorporated in the design
Technical responsibility for quality associated with design deliverables
Lead and support the continuous due diligence process and risk mitigation methodologies related to technical services to enable continuous improvement in overall technical operations.
Have an excellent understanding of sustainability issues including passive design and low and zero carbon or other current technologies.
Have a working knowledge and use of relevant design software packages, Microsoft Office suite of products. Also have a knowledge of BIM, Revit and associated design management tools.
Undertake periodic project reviews to ensure technical and programme constraints are met
Manage own workload and workload of project team members
Preparing and managing project budgets
Degree qualified (as a minimum) in Mechanical discipline
Fully qualified professional and conversant with relevant market knowledge.
Relevant and appropriate experience of more than 13 years as a Mechanical engineer
Member of a Chartered institution (or equivalent) with associated relevant experience
Complete familiarity with all steps of the design process from pre concept to tender/contract documentation
Must demonstrate ability to act independently, while part of a team
Experience in delivering projects in conjunction with remote design centres.
Proven experience working in a design consultancy in the capacity of designer and technical authority.
Exceptional skills and knowledge of working in a design consultancy with good knowledge of Local and International Codes and Regulations.
Wider knowledge of integrated design and collaboration with other disciplines highly desirable.
Financial awareness and the ability to control project finances.
Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
Excellent team management and communication skills
Understands the importance of accuracy and has high attention to detail
Customer focused, passionate about exceeding the requirements of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent planning and time management skills
* Adaptive influencing skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, persuasion and the courage to challenge.