Job details

Location
East Grinstead
Salary
£30k - 40k per year
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
205399
Posted
over 2 years ago

Job title:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Location: Sussex

We have a vacancy in our Sussex office for a senior mechanical engineer design focused.

The successful candidate will join the M&E team working for the Principal Engineer within a developed team involved in a wide-ranging role which could include (project dependent) design, bid preparation, specification and tender preparation, site asset surveys, site supervision during construction. There will also be opportunities to carry our assistant project management roles where available.

The successful candidate will also provide assistance to the principal engineer on governance and assistance to the younger engineers.

We are ideally looking for an individual who is keen to progress and be working towards their Chartership with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

What you'll be doing:

  • Mechanical design.
  • Bid preparation.
  • Report production.
  • Specification and tender preparation.
  • Site asset surveys.
  • Liaison with operations and maintenance staff on site.
  • Be able to ensure compliance with current industry standards and to work with all stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Be able to produce clear and concise written documentation for operational staff who undertake ongoing operation and maintenance of plant.

What we're looking for:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with management and staff at all levels.
  • Recognized degree or equivalent.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Have an outgoing, confident, and friendly manner.

About Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure

At Capita Real estate and infrastructure, we are creating tomorrow's prosperous and connected places.

Across the UK, our clients rely on our trusted team of experts delivering ingenious and effective solutions for their projects. From engineering and architectural innovation to environmental sustainability and technologically enabled project delivery, we are renowned for our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach.

We're a unique team specializing in infrastructure and buildings; the physical networks which keep the country moving and the places where people and communities can prosper.

What's in it for you?

  • A competitive basic salary
  • 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita.

You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

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