Principal Mechanical Engineer
Sweco
- Edinburgh
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Performing mechanical building services design including input to energy and renewables projects.
- Performing building heat demand calculations.
- Preparing feasibility, concept design and implementation studies.
- Leading detail design of building services and energy projects.
- Developing relationships with Clients and key suppliers.
- Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required.
- Participating in the preparation/presentation of proposals/bids as required including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.
- Assisting in the preparation of implementation budgets, programmes and hours estimates.
- Leading teams conducting site survey work and ensuring that the work is carried out in accordance with Client and Sweco Health & Safety procedures.
- Ensuring that the technical content of all work conducted is correct and completed in accordance within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Providing technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist, where practicable, in mentoring and development of others
- Experience of using CIBSE guidelines for building HVAC design.
- Experience of the design and specification of heat generation and associated distribution equipment, ventilation equipment and ductwork systems, public health equipment and associated distribution equipment.
- Experience of managing and conducting building energy and condition surveys.
- Experience of supervising site installations, acceptance testing and certification.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
- The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills to work alongside clients, architects, and contractors to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adjust your style to suit the audience.
- A good understanding, knowledge, and application of Information Management standards, including ISO 19650.
- Up to date knowledge of the UK construction market, including current UK and Scottish Building Regulations and all relevant British Standards.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Revit, AutoCAD and IES software would be advantageous.
- A degree in Building Services Engineering, or other related degree/masters.
- A professional qualification with CIBSE or IMechE.
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