Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Job Purpose

To support front end, installation, maintenance and life cycle business operations by offering design innovation, technical support and risk-mitigation where necessary to enhance the business offering, and de-risk mechanical engineering operations.

Aims and Objectives

De-risk projects through a clear understanding of any shortcomings in a Client, Consultant or Main Contractor

Apply work winning strategies in line with Dalkia strategic objectives

Support new business opportunities and ongoing business development

Efficiency in managing and processing workload

Assist with estimating teams on delivering lowest/true net cost on all designs/tenders/bids

Promote work-winning within the team – discourage workload ‘assembly line' approach

Challenge non-productive work routines and maximise order conversion ratios

Support the GO/NO GO & Permission to Bid policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Design development of all aspects of mechanical and public health engineering disciplines

Undertaking investigations and research to resolve design and technical issues, and develop new techniques to improve competitiveness of the business

Identify and de-risk design and technical issues through review of design information, site survey of ongoing works and ongoing liaison with installation teams

Designing, checking and approving designs for opportunities as required

Work closely with the BD and estimating teams to assess and process new business opportunities for design development

Maximise our work winning strategy by applying value-engineering and best design scope to increase our competitive edge

Champion the “Design to Ops Handover” process and support operational colleagues in securing true net costs and correct product choice for margin enhancement and system performance

Attend pre-start meetings with Commercial colleagues and Operational colleagues as required

Support, guide and train team members in knowledge transfer and personal development

Support post-tender design requirements as necessary for project-specific demands

Conduct site surveys for new enquiries as may be required from time to time

Jointly evaluate new products and technologies to ensure the business maintains technological advancements

Manage Consultants and drive the design in a professional manner which offers value to Dalkia and our Clients

Health & Safety

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

Working Relationships

External

Deal with clients regularly either face to face or by telephone

Liaise with supply chain to provide innovative design solutions

Internal

Liaise with colleagues in all departments

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

CEng or IEng (or the willingness to achieve this within an agreed timeframe)

Membership of a professional body (CIBSE, IHEEM, IET etc)

Varied experience across the mechanical engineering disciplines, with detailed knowledge of key standards and principles

Experience in Condition Surveys, dilapidations surveys and building services problem solving

Knowledge of AutoCad MEP/Autodesk Revit MEP

Understanding of calculation software such as Hevacomp/IES/Amtech

Have a sound understanding of relevant standards including, CIBSE, SHTM/HTM, BSRIA, British Standards etc.

MS Office suite and Outlook

CAD / Drawing applications

Experience in handling confidential information and communications

Discretion and confidentiality

Flexible work ethic and good time management

Planning, co-ordination and organisational skills

Deployment of tasks using own initiative

Accuracy in numeracy

Commercial awareness

Conversant in the applicable industry standards and codes of practice

Written presentation of contractors proposals and design information

Attention to detail in reading, interpreting and understanding specifications, quotations, tenders, drawings

Desirable

Personable nature

Good communication skills

Can work under pressure and able to meet critical deadlines

Competencies

Honest, discreet, flexible and hard working.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you