Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: University of Warwick

Closes: 5 Apr 2024

About the Role 

The University is planning major capital project investments over the next ten years which will improve our facilities and drive towards Net Zero.

The project types and sizes vary, but all are important to ensure we are ready for generations to come. The team are forward thinking, setting demanding building performance targets, construction techniques and high standard for quality and health & safety. The team are encouraged to learn from the best construction principles and grow as individuals to deliver the best solutions for our clients.

By delivering efficient and timely Building Services Engineering Design Services, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of the Estates Strategy and related business objectives for the University. You will provide advice and design services from inception to completion of maintenance, refurbishment and new works projects for all aspects of facilities design. 

About You 

We are looking for an experienced professional to help our Capital Projects Estates team to deliver world class facilities on our active campuses.

With a construction related first degree or relevant technical qualification and an appropriate professional qualification, you will have relevant MEP design or management of MEP projects, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment. We welcome applications from candidates with an electrical or mechanical-bias.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description. 

About the Department

Our Capital Projects Team is expanding and so this is an exciting time to join the team and make an impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team who will help you build on your strengths and inspire you to develop your potential.

We are all extremely passionate about our work within the team here at the University of Warwick and are proud to announce that we have won several awards and featured in the National Building Magazine…

Below is just a selection of the awards we have either won or been shortlisted for in recent years:

RIBA Stirling Prize – Shortlist 2023.

RIBA Regional Award Winner 2023.

Student Accommodation Award – Best University Halls of Residence Winner 2022.

Business Green Leaders Awards – Green Building Project of the Year 2022.

Insider West Midlands Property Awards Construction – Project of the Year – Highly Commended 2022.

Structural Timber awards – Client of the Year Winner.

Insider West Midlands Property Awards – Sustainability Award 2021.

For further information about the Estates Department, please visit our website. 

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. 

What we Offer 

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

To view the full Job Description & Person Specification please click here.

The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply above by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gary Checketts on 07392125550.

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