Principal Mechanical Consultant

We are seeking to employ a Principal Mechanical Consultant to join our team in our Cambridge office.

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Closing date for applications: 6th December 2024

Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in.  We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a wide range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK.  Our projects span the globe, from World Cup stadiums in the Middle East and landmarks in London, to luxury hotels in New York and development projects in India.

We are seeking to employ a proactive and enthusiastic Principal Mechanical Consultant to join our expanding team in Cambridge. As an experienced professional who ideally holds professional accreditation or is actively pursuing it, you will bring an extensive portfolio demonstrating your expertise and capabilities. You will assume greater responsibilities in delivering projects within your group.

You’ll possess the competencies to support projects and deliverables, including resourcing, financial management, specialist support, senior-level client engagement, technical assessment, and quality assurance. In this role, you will begin to identify your future area of specialisation: Technical, Management or Design.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Working alongside project leads, managing small individual projects while supporting project coordination.
  • Deliver a range of large complex and niche projects to small ‘Engineering only’ technical projects on time and to the highest technical standard along with management support.
  • Act as discipline lead on projects of scale and complexity.
  • Monitor the quality control on projects to ensure the company quality standards are being achieved, prepare calculations /specifications and drawings, ensuring they comply with the clients brief.
  • Strongly support the day-to-day running of projects, ensuring they are delivered to the highest technical standards.
  • Act as a key client interface at the project level when the Project Director cannot attend. Understand the client’s requirements and align them with the project goals. Encourage clients to call them when they need advice. Tackles Client problems to encourage long-term partnerships.
  • Engage in the Project Directors in marketing activities, including developing a network of contacts within the industry and with clients.
  • Attends evening functions and receptions to reinforce our sales and marketing activities.
  • Assist in the development of fee proposals and presentations.
  • Support your team with quality control on projects and ensure that the company quality assurance and compliance standards are upheld and adhered to in accordance with the Business Management Procedures.
  • Work with the Project lead to evaluate project challenges, identify and develop solutions for new projects, mitigate risks, and develop opportunities in the future.
  • Be present, making yourself visible and available amongst the project team.
  • If applicable, conduct performance assessments, provide constructive feedback, and identify skill gaps and opportunities for learning & development as a line manager.
  • Encourage a growth culture and provide support for early career staff learning and development.
  • Closely monitors the design work carried out by other team members.
  • Provide technical training to staff.
  • If applicable, liaise with the BIM team to ensure they know drawing requirements.
  • Assists the Project Manager in ensuring all additional work undertaken is appropriately identified and additional fees are claimed where appropriate.
  • You will also have the opportunity to be involved in business development, personal and team management and client relations.

We’d like to hear from you if you have

Background & Qualifications:

  • MSc or BSc in Environmental or Engineering discipline. Should be a Chartered Engineer or possess the desire to become Chartered by CIBSE or IMechE.
  • Have mechanical engineering experience at a Senior level, working on commercial (new build, refurbishments and fit out) developments.
  • Experienced in laboratories, light industrial, and/or hotel developments.
  • Understanding of sustainable building design, renewable and low carbon technology.
  • In-depth understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Strong knowledge of Building Services Engineering Systems including their performance, application and operation, gained in a design office.
  • Be a proactive, adaptable, and approachable engineer with excellent client facing and communication skills at all levels and takes the initiative. Experience of D&B projects would be an advantage.
  • Analytical skills to influence the drive for continuous improvement.

Skills:

  • Be able to demonstrate strong technical knowledge and competencies via presentations to clients, building strong trust relationships internally and externally.
  • Be able to review all calculations/specifications and drawings to ensure they are appropriate and comply with the client brief.
  • Be able to assist the Project Director in managing the finances of the projects.
  • Be able to demonstrate your technical skills to implement more technically demanding projects.
  • Proficient with solid communication skills for senior Clients and Stakeholder interaction.
  • Identify and fully evaluate project or design variations, proposing scope, program, and fee revisions to the client.
  • Technical guidance, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and a design-led approach.
  • Promote a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, knowledge transfer, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to meet project milestones.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to make informed decisions for successful outcomes.
  • Finance management In line with BMPs.

All Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities