Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Do you have a passion for creative engineering? Is achieving a better work life balance important to you?

BDP is a quality brand and our studios are places where engineers and architects work together to apply new solutions to engineering challenges, creating some of the most captivating, sustainable and award winning buildings in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our staff are supported to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their skills across a broad range of activities.

We are seeking a senior mechanical building services engineer to join our dynamic team – people who revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in our stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studios. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, historic buildings, sport and leisure and sci-tech.

About you

• degree qualified, preferably to masters level, in a relevant engineering discipline
• full Member of CIBSE or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer
• possess excellent communication skills and capable of transmitting your passion for building services engineering to clients, other professions and the team
• have a broad experience of the industry, detailed knowledge of the design of building services systems and a keen interest in passive design techniques, sustainable environmental solutions and renewable energy technologies
• capable of offering informed and intelligent comment on issues related to the creation of sustainable buildings
• knowledgeable and experienced in using front end design tools such as IES, and are fully CAD and IT literate
• experienced in working within a Revit environment and a desire to develop these skills
• successfully designed and delivered a number of significant projects across a range of scales and sectors
• results driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude and are resourceful. You will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore, USA and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality. . In 2016 BDP joined forces with the Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei, providing us with further opportunities in the developing regions of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Explore some of BDP’s previous and current projects on our website here.

We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.

BDP offers

BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes:

• Flexible pension Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• All Employee Profit Share
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection/Prolonged Disability Insurance
• Buying Additional Holidays (winter and summer windows)
• Contribution towards Professional Subscriptions
• BUPA Health Screening
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Give as You Earn
• SMART Drive and Cycle
• Season Ticket Loans
• Competitive salary and benefits

We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network defines and drives forward cultural change. Some recent events we have held include and are not excluded to, themed month end socials, hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks.

Our studio location by the waterside at Piccadilly Basin is near the vibrant northern quarter and close to Piccadilly station and central Manchester transport links. Find out more about our Manchester studio here: https://www.bdp.com/en/locations/uk/manchester/

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To apply

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. Your application will then be passed onto our recruiting directors for review. If successful, you will be notified by our system inviting you in for an interview.