Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

£65,000 - £75,000

London Bridge

Roles & Responsibilities 
 

Role Overview

This role focuses on working on projects from Stage 3/4 design development through to the handover to the site project team when work on-site commences. Reporting to the Senior Mechanical Pre-Construction Engineer, the role requires a proactive approach to elevate pre-construction practices and reinforce our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination

• Assist the Quantity Surveyor (QS) with preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiry documentation.
• Issue supplier and subcontractor enquiries and ensure returned bids are aligned and ready for review.
• Support the QS/Procurement department in placing orders for required equipment and services.

2. Design Audits and Reviews

• Conduct thorough design audits and reviews, raising Requests for Information (RFIs) as necessary.
• Evaluate designs for Value Engineering (VE) opportunities, ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions are identified.

3. CDP Subcontractor Management

• Oversee and manage Critical Design Package (CDP) subcontractors throughout the pre-construction phase to ensure deliverables meet project requirements.

4. External Design Consultant Management

• Liaise with external design consultants to ensure work complies with project specifications and timelines.

5. BIM and Working Drawing Resources

• Manage Building Information Modelling (BIM) and working drawing resources, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

6. Technical Submittals

• Prepare and issue technical submittals for various systems and components, ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications.

7. Design Team Collaboration

• Actively participate in Design Team meetings, providing input and solutions on technical and pre-construction matters.

8. Preconstruction Reports

• Prepare and issue detailed preconstruction reports to the client, maintaining clear and transparent communication.

9. Variations and Change Management

• Collaborate with the QS to assist in managing variations and changes, ensuring all modifications are documented and communicated effectively.

10. Factory Witness Tests

• Attend Factory Witness Tests for equipment as applicable, ensuring compliance with specified standards.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of design development and pre-construction processes.
• Attention to Detail: High standard of accuracy in preparing reports, submittals, and audits.
• Collaboration: Skilled at working closely with multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and clients.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and proposing effective solutions.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required Experience

• Demonstrable experience assisting with pre-construction activities, including supplier and subcontractor coordination.
• Proven experience in conducting design audits, raising RFIs, and identifying Value Engineering opportunities.
• Experience managing external design consultants and CDP subcontractors.
• Familiarity with BIM and working drawing management processes.
• Hands-on experience with variations, change management, and technical submittals.