Security Cleared Mechanical Engineer vacancy in London (344jc)

Security Cleared Mechanical Engineer (344jc) - London - £45 – 70k + Benefits.

We have been asked by a global consulting and engineering firm that focuses on water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, and renewable energy solutions to help them recruit Security Cleared Mechanical Engineers to join their expanding team.

In this full-time permanent position, you will be part of the Mechanical team acting as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the London office. The role will predominantly focus on delivering Commercial Office projects within London, however from time to time may also cover other sectors including Asset Performance & Interiors projects.

This role will make a difference to our business and team in the following ways:

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the delivery of engineering services from design through to construction. The Project Leader is responsible for the delivery of medium and large sized single and multi-disciplinary projects.

This role primarily works independently applying deep technical knowledge and skills on large/complex projects. May be involved in mentoring less experienced team members, act as a Project Leader responsible for project performance over time and/or manage a small team (typically 1-2 direct reports).

Key Challenges
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels including a proven ability to communicate with technical staff across multiple disciplines
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with clients
• Have highly developed verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to exercise substantial initiative and high level judgement and to work independently to meet objectives
• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of technical competence.

Ideally you will have:
• A minimum of 5 years (ideally 8-10) engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services design
• A recognised mechanical engineering qualification
• Previous project leader/project management experience with multi-disciplinary project teams, including managing project resources and project finances
• Experience designing commercial office buildings
• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels as well as with different technical backgrounds
• The ability to exercise substantial initiative and high-level judgement and to work autonomously to meet objectives
• Familiarity with the full range of RIBA design stages, from Stage 1 right through to Stage 4A tender design
• A working level understanding of other engineering disciplines including electrical, public health and fire protection is highly desirable.

You will be expected to:
• Support our brand in the market by providing superior client service and promoting our interests and reputation.
• Play an active role in ensuring a harmonious, safe and productive work environment for yourself and others in the workplace by maintaining a high standard of performance and conduct in accordance with company’s Values, Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reasonable business directives
• Act as the project leader for internal multi-disciplinary engineering project teams, predominantly for London based commercial office projects
• Represent the company at external project meetings with the client and external design teams
• Mechanical building services engineering consultancy and design for large scale projects up to RIBA Stage 4A
• Co-ordinate mechanical services designs with other building services disciplines and with external parties including architects and structural engineers
• Project management including resourcing and managing project finances
• Manage multiple projects and successfully dealing with conflicting obligations
• Ensure that the companies Quality System is implemented and maintained on projects
• Develop Project Leader skills in line with work opportunities
• Participate in developing the Mechanical team technical capability
• Take part in personal and professional development training as required
• Assist in developing technical capability of more junior Mechanical Engineers.

Training and Development
My client also has a strong focus on the development on their personnel and training will be a key element of this development whether on internal or external training courses. They will develop a career plan for each member that will focus on core elements of your role to provide you with a clear progression in your career path.

The ideal candidate will come from an engineering background, i.e. RN, Royal Engineer or REME, probably be a SNCO/WO or Officer who are or have already gained your professional registration in your sector.

A key element for this role, due to the nature of the contracts, you will need to be able to hold currently or the ability to gain security clearance as they are seeking individuals who can gain and hold EDV as well as others who can hold SC clearance.

For those who hold SC clearance you will be based out of their UK HQ which is based in the City of London, and remote working will be possible, but you may need to go to the office maybe 4 – 6 times a month.

For those who hold EDV, you will be working in a secure location in West London and there will be little or no remote working possible due to the nature of the project, however, they are able to offer accommodation for those who cannot easily commute on a daily basis.

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary which will depend on your skills and security clearance level, as well as a full benefits package which includes 5 weeks holiday, employee share purchase scheme, study leave and fee reimbursement, professional membership reimbursement as well lots of others.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.