Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer
Location: North London/Hybrid
Salary: 315 per day (umbrella)

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to a local authority in North London. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a professional mechanical engineering service, including specifying and designing new mechanical systems, inspecting works, fault finding, procurement, acting as a contract administrator, and project management for mechanical projects undertaken by the council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert mechanical engineering support, with a focus on commercial and communal heating systems.
• Design and specify mechanical systems for communal heating replacement works.
• Manage retrofit and new build mechanical installations of communal heating and low-carbon mechanical systems.
• Understand and manage heat networks effectively.
• Write technical reports relevant to the role.
• Utilise creative problem-solving skills to address engineering design and maintenance challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent project management and contract administration abilities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimise project costs.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial and communal heating systems.
• Ideally possess commercial gas qualifications.
• Ability to prepare mechanical designs for communal heating replacement works.
• Chartered Engineer status or full membership of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers.
• Significant relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.