Associate Mechanical Engineer

The Company       We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 67,200 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. The Opportunity / Responsibilities Meeting the requirements of a 'Senior Engineer/Associate' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered. Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects. Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role. Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs. Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function. Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project. Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue. Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works YOUR TEAM You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year. You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression. You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Building Services in Bristol consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants whoform part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers. We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering. You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10minute walk. Qualifications Cross sector experience, with a particular interest in individuals with healthcare and / or defence sectors.  Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.  Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.  Have working understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects. Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects. Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively. Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects. Have a detailed understanding of the Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation Have working understanding of TAS or IES to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects What’s In It For You Work-life balance? We recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with our Neurodiverse Community Group, Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. Flex your time? For improved work life balance, we offer the “Your Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. THE APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit all CVs via our website or send directly to in the first instance quoting reference CP1059 and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been successful