Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead the design and development of mechanical building services for cleanrooms and high-technology manufacturing facilities
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and efficient design solutions
• Undertake feasibility and optioneering studies; site surveys and technical assessments
• Develop engineering solutions through the design lifecycle from concept through detailed design to commissioning and handover
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to build strong, lasting relationships and to ensure project requirements are met
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Undertake CPD relevant to our clients products and processes
• Mentor and support junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development

Requirements

• Degree qualified mechanical engineer, building services engineer or other relevant engineering qualification
• Chartered engineer status with a relevant professional institute (IMechE or CIBSE), or approaching application for registration
• Experience at senior or principal engineer with a focus on the cleanroom and high technology / process manufacturing engineering industries
• Previous experience working in a UK regulated industry e.g. semiconductor, pharmaceutical or nuclear would be an advantage
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical building services serving high technology industries such as semiconductor cleanrooms, battery manufacturing dry rooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing and containment facilities for biological or hazardous processes
• Experience in process equipment / tool hook-up
• Knowledge of the design of low back-pressure cooling water systems would be desirable
• Knowledge of specialist extract systems such as pyrophoric, acid, high temperature heat and dust extract systems – completion of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Local Extraction Ventilation (LEV) course would be an advantage
• Experience working within design codes, standards and regulations typical for the high technology / process manufacturing engineering industries
• Proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD MEP and other engineering design tools for developing BFDs, PFDs and P&IDs, along with 3D layouts
• Proficient in writing, checking and reviewing technical reports and documentation e.g. design calculations, basis of design, safety case reports, design reports

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive salaries
• Employee rewards
• Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
• Hybrid working culture
• Flexible holiday allowances