Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London. They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute. Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting. They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities: * To fully understand Mechanical systems design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to assigned projects. * To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in leading to first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget. * To have thorough knowledge of, and comply with, company procedures and standards. Skills: Required: * Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities. * Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based. * Have 2 to 4 years of previous mechanical engineering design experience. * Foundational technical understanding of building mechanical engineering discipline and an appreciation of the role of the environmental engineer within the design team. * Developing understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment. * Appreciation of building design and architecture with creative and innovative mindset. * Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated design process environment. * To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution with objective of acquiring chartered status. * Ability to use engineering software including experience of using Autodesk Revit and advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations. * Willing to learn new software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to create reports and presentation material. * Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE. * Able to negotiate and communicate well in English, including both spoken and written language plus an ability to listen and to understand others. * Ability to understand and formulate appropriate design decisions. * A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning. * Demonstrate initiative in approach to own work, self-organised and motivated. * Problem-solving and analytical skills. * Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team. * Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally. * Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure. Desirable: * International project experience. * Aware of UK and International design standards. * Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES or other dynamic simulation tools, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc), Bluebeam. * Additional languages, in particular: European mainland languages, Arabic, Mandarin