Mechanical Design Engineer

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and build new futures. The role can be based from any of our regional offices with travel required to the Maxim Park office in Motherwell.

Role Purpose:

• Taking a lead on modularisation


• Providing solutions and strategies, also producing detailed designs with input from other engineering discipline leads,


• Ensuring that modularisation solution for a project meets spatial and logistics requirement, and advising on installation methodology.


Due to the nature of our projects, all candidates must hold full working rights for the UK, and also be eligible for Security Clearance.,
• Ensure Inspection and signoff of manufactured modules to ensure modules are built to high standards with all testing and procedures followed


• Utilise BIM, where appropriate, and the supporting digital tool set to drive optimisation, safety and performance improvement throughout the entire project lifecycle


• Regular liaison with the wider project team, specialist lifting and manufacturing to ensure one-time delivery and safe installation.


• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments.


• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions


• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers
  
  Key Skillset Required:


• Broad technical engineering knowledge gained from the design and build of equipment in a range of projects.


• Solid and proven 3-D modelling skills with a modern package such as Solidworks, Inventor or Revit.


• Ability to produce drawings to BS:8888 standard for parts and assemblies with bills of materials.


• Ability to produce hand calculations for mechanical structures and components from scratch using mathematical calculation software packages such as Mathcad.


• Ability to use Finite Element Analysis to analyse stress states in parts and structures.


• Previous experience in modularisation engineering, logistics, transport, and installation methods.


• Strong planning and organisation skills.


• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and wider project teams.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly.


• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.


• Ideally hold experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as petrochemical, power generation and nuclear.
  
  Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.


We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UKs national infrastructure and bring buildings to life., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more