Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tilbury Douglas Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

Indeed Job purpose

To co-ordinate all mechanical engineering functions and achieve a successful outcome technically, commercially to the clients’ requirements on our exciting project in Catterick, North Yorkshire.

What you'll be doing

• Technically vet all procurement packages.
• Co-ordinate the services for their proper integration into the building and liaise with other disciplines.
• Oversee the production of all drawings including plant and sub-contract layouts to ensure co-ordination.
• Provide support to the Project Surveyor on commercial matters.
• Undertake & manage all labour/direct material matters.
• Undertake a regular audit of the Productivity Scheme & ensure the same is completed with the Foreman/Site Manager.
• Issue labour targets ahead of the work activity on site.
• Regularly progress the site production report on site with Foreman/Site Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of labour and material elements used in the pre-fabricated sections of the project.
• Manage technical and progress issues relating to Plant and Sub-Contractor elements using technical submission process
• Provide support to the Site Manager on any installation matters.
• Maintain Procurement Schedules, Technical Submissions, Drawing Registers
• With the Site Manager carry out regular Sub-Contract Project Reviews to plan, progress and monitor installations.

What we'll need from you

• Must hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have experience of working on healthcare projects (P21/P22)
• CITB 5 Day SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• Must have experience of working in a contractor-based background
• A thorough understanding of conditions of contract and budget control is also required
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail is critical
• Should possess good communication and negotiating skills
• The person must be capable of supervising site staff if required
• Ideally be knowledgeable in all project engineer/management techniques required in M&E projects.

What you can expect in return

In return for your valued contribution we offer the following benefits packages:

• Competitive salary

• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

• 2 days volunteering opportunities

• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Professional membership fees

• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

• Dental Insurance

• Travel insurance

• Bike to work scheme

• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions