Mechanical Design Engineer - Scotland

Job description

Keepmoat Regeneration are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be based in Glasgow G32 8ND. This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 17:00 and Friday 8:00 - 16:00. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package.

Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the ENGIE Group, is the leading provider of regeneration services in the UK. Keepmoat Regeneration designs, builds, refurbishes and maintains homes, buildings and the facilities, places and spaces that support our communities.

We work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities, the private sector and residents to invest in local communities, strengthen local economies and transform lives.

We specialise in working with public and private sector landowners and landlords, bringing brownfield sites into active use and breathing new life into neighbourhoods across the UK.

We are passionate about maximising the social and economic benefits wherever we work, which is why we employ local people and suppliers and work closely with our residents.

Purpose of the Role:

Support the Business in delivering the full suite of building services to help the Business deliver buildings for our Clients that are efficient, sustainable, comfortable to use and meet appropriate mechanical and construction safety regulations. Provide efficient and cost effective design and technical solutions to complex mechanical engineering issues. Assist in new work generation. Ensure that all systems are in place to ensure works are completed in accordance with the Company’s values. Continually promote the company image and develop new relationships with clients and consultants

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Partnerships, Major Projects, Sustainability and key OU negotiated:

·  Produce/assess mechanical design briefs / specifications
·  Produce/assess outline and detailed proposals for mechanical installations
·  Lead/co-ordinate mechanical design process with mechanical design staff/consultant/subcontractor
·  Review installation practices for key schemes / products
·  Ensure design is correct, cost effective and in line with budget
·  Support value engineering processes
Key and strategic bids:

·  Identify mechanical risks and opportunities
·  Assist, and by exception lead, Estimating pricing process
·  Liaise with Client’s technical officers and consultants
·  Support value engineering process at bid and pre-construction stage
·  Evaluate designs and mechanical subcontractor quotations and ensure tender conformity
·  Support quality responses, method statements and interview / presentation
·  Provide pre-construction support for OUs in appointment of mechanical subcontractor
Supply chain:

·  Support development of mechanical subcontractor supply chain
·  Liaise with manufacturers to identify opportunities for new products and/or scheme specific purchase deals
Accreditations:

·  Ensure key accreditations are maintained e.g. Microgeneration Certification Scheme, District Heating Consultant status, GasSafe
Research & Development:
·  Identify potential new working methods and products
·  Technical support for new products and initiatives e.g. off-site manufacture
For more information about Keepmoat Regeneration please visit:https://www.keepmoatregen.com/

What we are looking for:

Experience:

·  Extensive experience within the building services industry as a Mechanical Engineer (IEng/CEng preferred)
·  Experience of District/Communal Heating/Cooling systems
Skills:

·  Confident oral and written communication skills
·  Ability to analyse complex problems and assess possible solutions
·  Attention to detail
·  Commercial awareness
·  Communicate effectively with all stake holders
·  Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
·  Ability to negotiate and influence 
·  Mentor and support others
·  IT Literate
Why work for us?

At Keepmoat Regeneration we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers.

We offer you:

·  Competitive rates of pay – We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year.
·  Bonus Scheme – Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance.
·  Special offers for staff – We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out.
·  Trust – We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.
·  Recognition – We have a scheme to reward people who go the extra mile for our company.
·  Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. Keepmoat Regeneration do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the Keepmoat Regeneration Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Keepmoat Regeneration Managers.