Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 22,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators. With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.
Job Description
Responsible for leading packages of mechanical design work, providing technical oversight, quality assurance and discipline leadership. Acts as a key coordination point across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring deliverables meet programme, cost and compliance expectations, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage technical submittals for client approval
- Produce mechanical designs aligned with project specifications and performance requirements
- Develop designs from feasibility through to ‘As Built’ stage
- Produce design proposals (e.g., sketches, mark-ups) for discussion with the client, stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers
- Write project communications such as RFIs and meeting minutes
- Maintain design trackers, registers and schedules
- Undertake design reviews and follow design assurance processes
- Coordinate mechanical design activities with other engineering disciplines
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and safety requirements
- Deliver sustainable, energy-efficient and low-carbon design solutions
- Lead discipline design reviews and sign-off for allocated packages
- Plan and forecast design deliverables; manage risk and change
- Mentor graduate and junior engineers; provide technical checks
- Engage with client and stakeholders to agree requirements and manage approvals
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- Mechanical Engineering qualification
- Experience delivering mechanical services design in rail stations or complex buildings
- Experience working with 3D models in a BIM environment
- Ability to produce mechanical drawings, schedules and engineering calculations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical engineering solutions
- Capable of managing mechanical interfaces and integration processes
- Working Knowledge of relevant British Standards, mechanical system regulations and design codes, Building Regulations and Net Zero requirements
- Understanding of project scopes, requirements and works information
- Awareness of programme and budget expectations
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, public health, ventilation and control systems
- Experience using software such as Hevacomp, Cymap, IES, Revit MEP or similar
- Chartered or working towards Chartership (desirable)
- Proven experience leading mechanical design packages in rail/building services
- Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Additional Information
Right to Work
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
We are committed to our planet:
In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.
Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
