You will be degree qualified from an approved/registered University Course as set out by the Engineering Council and a Professional body
Working closely with the Engineer, as a key member of the design team, developing design solutions for structures in the Built Environment.
- Thermal IES modelling
- To provide appropriate levels of mechanical building services design to a range of different building types
- Works to own initiative and required to supervise trainees & technicians
To be able to lead and manage small packages of work
Principal responsibilities and accountabilities
- Liaise with other team members in a multi-disciplinary environment to achieve holistic building solutions to client brief
- Design and specify aspects of building services in accordance with current guidelines, standards and regulations
- Maintain a knowledge of current issues related to general construction and specifically building services guidelines, standards and regulations
- Participate in effective presentations to external organisations, clients and peer groups
- Contribute to the development of the Building Services Department as required
- Ensure quality of delivery.
- Prepare for internal design reviews.
- Undertake all actions identified in design review.
- Undertake design for a wide range of project types and sizes.
- Take a flexible approach to the delivery of design solutions
- Communicate with the departmental management to ensure that resource requirements are clearly understood.
- Provide support to trainees in their professional development.
- Provide feedback on the performance of the department from a technical and operational perspective.
- Provide feedback on where departmental development would benefit project delivery.
- Participate in knowledge sharing across team and locations.
- Attend and present in-house design courses and seminars.
- Keep up to date with design trends/competitor awareness /design techniques.
Qualifications and training
- B Eng. M Eng. or MSc
- Ideally registered with the engineering council at Eng. Tech
Technical skills and experience
- Experience in IES modelling
- Aware of technical and legislation requirements for services equipment and installation design and management
- Ability to understand and approve technical calculations performed by junior engineering staff
- Understanding of designing to achieve BREEAM ratings
- Experience of Dynamic Thermal Modelling and CFD would be an advantage have good numerical/maths skills
- have good literacy and ability to write reports
- able to manage own time and ability to prioritise at busy times
- be creative and practical
- be adaptable and persevering
- be interested in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
- be able to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
- be able to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
- work well with other people
- be able to organise the work of others
- have excellent communication skills within a team and externally
- Duties may include:
- Preparation of simple calculations
- General sizing calculations
- Production of manual and CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
- Site visits
- Site surveys
- Contributing to providing solutions to design problems
- Ensuring designs meet required standards
- Keeping your training log up to date and attending training/CPDs where appropriate
- Supporting the administration of projects