Principal Mechanical Engineer
RPS is currently seeking an Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Education Group at either the Birmingham or Manchester office and the role allows for hybrid working.
About The Design Business:
RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability.Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.
What you’ll be doing:
This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as an Associate Mechanical Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors.
Duties Include: Support and lead our education projects.
Work alongside the Education Lead.Responsible for leading a team of engineers, energy modellers and BIM technicians to deliver projects from concept design to the RIBA Stage 3 draft Contactor Proposal stages.
Upon successful selection for the project from our client you will manage the project through the Final Contractor Proposal stage and oversee the construction stages.
Support the development of our design and modelling processes and the associated team through having a deep understanding of the business modelling and BIM requirements to meet the DfE requirements.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you will most likely be experienced in the following: Client engagement through the CEM (Client engagement meeting) process and fast track pace required for these projects.
In leading several different projects simultaneously.Additionally, you will:
Support the (external) architects and the RPS energy modellers in delivering the modelling requirements for the projects, in particular daylight, overheating, and operational energy.
Liaise with the BIM team to refine deliverables to meet project programs and deliverables.
Ability to challenge design solutions to achieve the optimum design to meet the Client’s and Project brief.
What’s in it for you?
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company:
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
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