Graduate Mechanical Engineer
London
Mechanical Engineer (Graduate)
Foster + Partners - Battersea, London
Due to the securing of new projects, we have exciting opportunities for Graduate, Building Services Mechanical Design Engineers to be part of our dynamic enviromental engineering team in London. You will be required to work autonomously or with a team to develop the successful projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment nationally and internationally.
Responsibilities
To understand the design project
To prepare, and develop under the guidance of a project leader, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design
To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team
To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development
To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies
To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution
To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer
To take responsibility in project document control and filing as required by the project leader
Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards
Qualities and Skills required
Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
Technical engineering skills with the relevant university qualifications (Master’s degree or equivalent)
Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project.
Advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations
Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - articulate and diplomatic manner
Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
Good interpersonal skills
Flexible attitude
Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines
Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members
Desirable
Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management
Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget
Ability to use some of the following: Autodesk Revit, IES, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Coding in python, dynamo, grasshopper, C+
This role will be based in our Battersea office and the hours are - Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 18:00pm. If you wish to be considered, please apply with an up to date CV.