Mechanical Design Engineer

September 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Business Area: Build KME

Contract: Permanent, full time

Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world - and leave a lasting legacy. So, bring your talent and ambition to our team and you'll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that's helping shape the world of tomorrow.

As one of the UK's leading regional builders, Kier Group's expertise, experience and flexibility is relied upon to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities, in many different sectors throughout the country. Every day of every year, our people meet all types of needs across hundreds of health, education and prison projects - building anything from a strategic asset costing hundreds of millions of pounds, to a small-budget school extension that creates priceless classroom space.

Being one of the leading regional builders in the UK means many things to the team here at Kier Group. Our people are trusted to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities, across very diverse sectors, throughout the country. Join us and you could be involved in building anything from a strategic asset costing hundreds of millions of pounds, to a small-budget school extension that creates priceless classroom space. Whatever you do, you'll be making a difference on projects that matter, every day of your working life.

Job responsibilities ?
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will develop a cost effective, coordinated working design that includes all information to construct the project, or design within the BSRIA definitions/level to be delivered for the project stage/fee's agreed. You will input into the design process in a constructive manner with all relevant information and stakeholders to develop the Electrical/HVAC Building Services scheme design liaising with the project design team, suppliers and specialist sub-contractors as required.

What do we need from you?
You will have proven experience in a similar MEP Mechanical Design Engineer role and have a sound Technical knowledge and understanding of Mecha

nical Building Services systems. Ideally, you will have experience working with a leading national or regional contractor across commercial, healthcare, education or science projects and working with external MEP design teams.


What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.

At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.

Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.

Closing Date: 7th October 2021

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page