LOCATION - Manchester / Leeds / Leicester or Edinburgh
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer to support and develop the project delivery capabilities of our busy and successful building services team in Manchester.
You should be able to demonstrate competence in all core mechanical design and engineering principals. You should be able to successfully lead and deliver multiple low complexity projects without supervision or packages of more complex projects, under the direction of more experienced staff. You will be expected to interface with clients and provide guidance and advice to less experienced staff.
Project work will vary and you will have experience with the delivery and management of projects across a range of sectors including life sciences, defence, education, commercial, residential, renewable energy, industrial, retail, healthcare and leisure within both public and private domains.
In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of design and delivery of mechanical engineering consultancy services for a portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for; undertaking calculations, production of drawings, producing specifications and reports, conducting site surveys, conducting construction stage duties, providing client liaison, consulting with members of design/construction teams and any other relevant duties required to comply with project briefs.
Producing and reviewing mechanical design drawings will be key to your role. Experience of using Autodesk Revit MEP would be beneficial. If required further training in Revit and other systems will be provided.
You will have the passion and drive to deliver and manage projects in accordance with the clients brief and programme, and will help develop good client relationships. You should be capable of managing your own workload, updating forward plans of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
Key responsibilities:
- Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of mechanical design
- Production of specifications and plant schedules
- Production of design notes, basis of design and RIBA stage reports showing compliance with standards and best practice
- Production of design drawings from conception through to detailed design
- Conducting detailed site surveys and inspection of installations
- Mentoring and guidance of junior to intermediate engineers
- Hold (or meet the criteria to hold) security clearance to MOD SC level
About you:
- Ideally you will have an accredited Building Services /Mechanical Engineering degree or higher educational qualification
- Ideally Chartered engineer or working towards membership
- The skill set and passion for engineering with the ability to manage and deliver mechanical building services engineering designs across awide range of sectors
- Experienced in project lead and delivery of mechanical services across multiple projects, as part of a multi discipline design team
- Take design lead on projects promoting design excellence at all times
- Conduct any or all stages of mechanical design from concept to completion as required by the project
- Knowledge and experience in a range of digital tools including AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, IES, NBS and Microsoft packages
- Proven ability to develop designs conscious of energy conservation, sustainability and with a knowledge basis of renewable technologies
- Fully conversant with technical and legislation requirements for mechanical and public health services equipment and installation design and management
- Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way
- Strong communication and people skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style
- Consult closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams
- Strong report writing skills
- Experience of producing and supporting fee estimates, and bids would be beneficial
- Experience managing and mentoring junior to intermediate engineers
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website atwww.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
We are veryhappy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
The role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Youll manage the delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based in Warrington, Cheshire. This role provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Day-to-day, you’ll assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers.
Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process.
Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately.
Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned.
Essential experience of the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types.
Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities.
Good communication skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines.
Qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience.
Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role
Job Title: Principal Safety Case Engineer
Location: Warrington Leicester Bristol Newbury + Hybrid Working
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
We’re looking for a permanent Principal Safety Case Engineer to join our growing team, helping deliver key nuclear safety projects across the UK. You’ll play a leading role in developing safety case strategies and guiding project teams through design, construction, and operation phases.
Locations include Bristol, Warrington, Leicester or Newbury, with hybrid and flexible working available.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development of hazard management strategies and support HAZID/HAZOP studies
Write and review radiological safety assessments and safety case reports
Produce and review technical documentation and calculations
Oversee supplier delivery, manage cost and progress, and mitigate risk
Mentor and support other safety case engineers and promote best practice
What You’ll Need:
Degree in engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
Broad experience in safety case development across multiple project types
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience mentoring or leading technical teams
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance.
Ready to make a difference in nuclear safety? Apply today for a full job spec
We are seeking a full-time Chartered Engineer with a strong technical background to support delivery of structural engineering projects within the nuclear sector. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who wishes to remain primarily focused on technical excellence, complex problem-solving and high-quality design within a highly regulated environment. The role will involve hands-on engineering design, analysis and technical assurance, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant and robust engineering solutions. There is no requirement for formal line management, allowing the role holder to focus on technical delivery and expertise. Role Responsibilities Deliver high-quality engineering design and analysis for nuclear projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation. Produce, review and technically assure calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports in accordance with nuclear, industry and statutory standards. Act as a technical specialist within project teams, providing expert input and supporting robust engineering decision-making. Contribute to nuclear safety cases, substantiation and design justification activities where required. Support independent checking, verification and technical assurance activities. Work collaboratively with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards, guidance and best practice within the nuclear industry. Promote high standards of health, safety, security and quality within all aspects of technical delivery. Essential Skills Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution. Significant technical experience delivering engineering design within the nuclear industry or similarly regulated sectors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges. Excellent understanding of nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements. Ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured technical documentation. Professional and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams. Strong personal accountability for technical quality and compliance. Desirable Skills Experience contributing to nuclear safety cases, substantiation or design justification. Experience undertaking independent technical checking or assurance roles. Familiarity with working directly with nuclear clients, licensees or duty holders. Experience supporting or advising less experienced engineers in a technical capacity. Relevant Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Structural or a related engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution Training or courses that we will provide / encourage Continued professional development to maintain Chartered status. Technical training aligned with nuclear standards, guidance and emerging best practice. Opportunities to develop further technical specialism or subject-matter expertise. Other The role will require the ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance. A full UK driving licence may be required for site and client visits. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visitingwww.tetratecheurope.com/careers. For more information on our company, please visit our website atwww.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are veryhappy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ready to grow your architectural expertise in a supportive team? Do you want to work alongside expert architects and grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment? Are you ready to take on projects to open new opportunities? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Technical Architect you'll contribute to software development projects, ensuring that the applications are efficient, performant and user-friendly. You’ll broaden your experience while connecting with experts across the practice, gaining and sharing insights, and benefitting from opportunities to grow your career. The role You’ll use your experience of defining and implementing software architectures using patterns and best-practice approaches to define detailed designs that form part of large enterprise-scale applications to meet our clients’ business outcomes. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and take your solutions through architecture governance and generally contribute to the evolution of the assurance processes. You’ll use your expertise to confidently lead and guide delivery teams to bring your design to life. Requirements As attendance at these sites is a routine part of the role’s working pattern and involves frequent local travel, travel expenses are not covered. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements. Essential experience You don’t need to have had the job title of technical architect before – but we will want you to demonstrate experience of technical architecture. In your CV and at interview, we’ll ask you to show how you: • develop and implement technical designs for modern enterprise-scale applications, utilising or defining effective patterns and technologies • show ownership of designs and their evolution and transition into service • have an excellent working knowledge of software development, programming languages, modelling languages and methodologies and know how to apply them • identify and adhere to architecture quality attributes and/or non-functional requirements • evaluate and introduce innovative new patterns, approaches and technologies into project teams • can break down architectures into implemented components, utilising effective patterns and technologies that deliver business outcomes and address stakeholder needs As well as technical architecture skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant. If selected for interview, we’ll ask you to show that you: • build strong relationships with both business and technical stakeholders to provide technical direction and build consensus for your technical designs • take a methodical and considered approach to solving problems • take a collaborative and consultative approach to leading and guiding teams • coach and mentor fellow team members • keep up to date with new and emerging technology trends and their practical application At the interview, we’ll ask you to describe how you approach architecture, deliver business outcomes and engage stakeholders. If you’re successful in your first interview, we’ll ask you back to develop and present a proposal from a case study and problem statement. Desirable experience Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role: • Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Open Agile Architecture) • Experience of delivering digital services and the GDS toolkit for the UK Government would be useful for many of our projects. It will be valuable (and essential for some contractor roles) if you are familiar with these activities and concepts: o the Service Manual o Agile delivery phases and o Service Assessments • A solid understanding of the benefit of user-centred design and understanding accessibility standards • Good understanding of DevOps and in-life service management If you have this experience, please show it on your CV and we can talk about it in the interview. If you don’t have this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us. Salary Senior consultant salary range: £70,001-£80,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com
Ready to grow your architectural expertise in a supportive team? Do you want to work alongside expert architects and grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment? Are you ready to take on projects to open new opportunities? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Solution Architect, you’ll design strong but adaptable foundations for the people who use them – enabling robust, scalable and sustainable solutions. You’ll broaden your experience while connecting with experts across the practice, gaining and sharing insights, and benefitting from opportunities to grow your career. The role You’ll take end-to-end ownership of solutions for our clients, and align them to business outcomes, technology strategy, commercial/financial constraints, and architecture governance. You’ll create solutions blueprints with views that express business, data, application, and technology, to address stakeholder needs. You’ll effectively communicate the solution through governance boards, stakeholder groups, and delivery teams to bring the solution to life and assure effective delivery. Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast's quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements. Essential experience We’ll want you to demonstrate experience of solutions architecture. You don’t need to have had the job title of solutions architect before. In your CV and interview, please show how you have: • built strong relationships with senior stakeholders to understand their views. • a strong foundation in software development, design, and delivery roles. • enabled and assured a delivery team’s implementation of your solutions architectures effectively. • worked with development life-cycle methodologies such as Agile software development, Scrum, and DevOps. • a good working knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling languages. As well as solution architecture skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant. In the interview, please show how you: • demonstrated the significant, tangible business benefits of the proposals you initiate for clients • take a methodical and considered approach to solving problems • take a collaborative and consultative approach to leading and guiding teams • keep up to date with new and emerging technology trends and their practical application In the interview, we’ll ask you to describe how you approach architecture, deliver business outcomes, and engage stakeholders. If you’re successful in the first interview, we’ll ask you back to present a proposal from a case study and problem statement. Desirable experience Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role: • Experienced with Architecture Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Open Agile Architecture) If you have this experience, please show it on your CV and we can talk about it in the interview. If you don’t have this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us. Salary Senior consultant salary range: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com