We're expanding our Mechanical Engineering team at our Edinburgh office and are seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to join us! As a key member of our team, you'll step into a senior role, with the potential to be appointed as a Senior, Principal, or Technical Director based on your experience.

You will be working in our Edinburgh office, which is situated in the heart of the bustling city centre, with panoramic views of the castle, gardens and Princes Street below. The office is always alive with activity as it houses a 65-strong team consisting of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and support teams.

Your primary focus will be on driving the delivery and project management of Mechanical Services Design for assigned diverse projects throughout the UK. This entails not only leading the charge in M&E representation but also ensuring the ongoing enhancement of quality and efficiency in our designs and implementations. Mentorship will also be a crucial aspect of your role, as you support junior engineers in their growth and development.

Your days will be dynamic, involving direct engagement with clients and design team members alike. Whether you're strategizing mechanical services or delivering captivating project presentations, you'll embody our values in every interaction.

If you have a minimum of 4-6 years' experience in mechanical building services projects, coupled with a degree qualification, apply today and join us!

Key Areas of Focus 

Apply and enforce office procedures and basic engineering principles
General administrative duties
Development and management of Assistant and Apprentice Engineers  
Managing multiple projects

Assist in the setting of Mechanical strategies and Concept Designs as part of the RIBA Stage 1, 2 & 3 Design Process

Develop project Mechanical Services strategies
Prepare scheme design drawings (from concept right through to detailed design).
Prepare outline M&E specification in BCIS format including environmental strategies. 
Where appropriate input to the Stage 2 and 3 MEP Reports 
Assist in the preparation of BCIS elemental M&E cost plans. 
Understand and work within the commercial framework for projects. 
Prepare and deliver project presentations to client teams

Detailed Design as part of RIBA Stage 4 production.

Responsibility for delivery of Mechanical Services detail design.
Plan and programme Mechanical detailed design process. 
Supervise and plan workload for Assistant and Apprentice Engineers   on projects you are responsible for. 
Ensure that Mechanical Services Detailed output meets quality requirements.
Provide conduit between design teams, clients and HH 
Ensure project delivery meets deadlines and Client’s brief. This may include dealing with changes, curveballs etc but these should be professionally dealt with.

Software

Expert in the use of all necessary design software not limited to those identified below
CAD
Revit
Bluebeam
Hevacomp
IES
Manual Calculations
Chorus
Word/Excel
Actively develops the abilities of Assistant and Apprentice Engineers   on the use of all software packages

Post Contract Implementation in line with RIBA Stage 5, 6 & 7

Represent Harley Haddow at site meetings. 
Manage post contract stage of project, including flow of information to maintain proposed contract works programme. 
Monitor Mechanical Installation works against Mechanical Services Design. 
Assist Project QS in cost control and final account settlement by offering technical advice 
Ensure project closure and conclusion of all defects.
Review all test certification and witness onsite test match certification 
Carry out de-brief and report findings

Primary Responsibilities  

To develop designs and coordinate junior personnel to ensure delivery dates are met 
To manage Mechanical Engineering output to ensure that quality criteria are met 
Attend design team meetings and disseminate information to all members of the Harley Haddow Team
To provide technical support to Assistant and Apprentice Engineers  
To prepare Mechanical Services Scheme Design proposals  
To deliver Mechanical Services detailed design information. 
To adhere to company quality, environment and H&S accredited standards as required for your role 
Follow the training you have received when using any work items your employer has given you 
Take reasonable care of your own and other people’s health and safety 
Co-operate with your employer on health and safety 
Tell someone (your employer, supervisor or health and safety representative) if you think the work or inadequate precautions are putting anyone’s health and safety at serious risk.

QA procedures 

Ensure QA procedures are followed and documented 
Ensure all work of Assistant and Apprentice Engineers   is QA checked before issue to Principal Engineer for final QA check