Head of Mechanical Engineering

To lead, manage and develop all aspects of VVB’s Mechanical Engineering works. Including the establishment and development of a Mechanical Engineering team and design function to provide Engineering support for design, construction, operation and maintenance works.

The role is responsible for setting technical standards, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and industry codes, and delivering safe, high‑quality electrical systems that meet project and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities -

• To lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team through individual and team development to enhance fundamental skills and experience relevant to VVB’s work scopes.
• To establish and develop the companies Mechanical design capabilities including building upon existing software packages with complimentary systems to improve design efficiencies.
• Proficient in mechanical building services and infrastructure design inline with all current standards.
• Proficient in designing the following typical systems:
  • Mechanical
    • Large HVAC systems inc heatpumps
    • AC
    • Fire rated ductwork
    • Staircase Pressurisation Systems
    • Smoke Clearance systems
  • Public Health
    • Potable water
    • DHW
    • Gravity and pumped drainage
    • Waste water drainage
    • Rain water harvesting
• Support, review and provide assurance of all VVB generated Mechanical design in line with all current standards. Key considerations should be safety, maintainability, ease of installation, design sustainability, value engineering and environmental impact.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.
• To provide advice and support to the board of directors on all Mechanical Engineering and Technical matters
• Promote multi-disciplinary working and collaboration including working with the other heads of engineering.
• Develop E-learning modules to support continued Mechanical Engineering education across the company
• Develop a regular Engineers forum for lessons learnt being shared between projects and sectors and record these for future reference
• Shall ensure that Audits occur for projects to ensure compliance with VVB’s Engineering and Design procedures.
• Sit on VVB Accident Investigation panels where Mechanical incidents have occurred.
• Ensure the design risk assessment process is compliant with all legal and construction parameters.
• To support work winning including development of scope documents for tenders.
• Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability (in partnership with procurement).
• Where required and beneficial to the business attendance during FAT, SAT and Commissioning (including carrying out) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Direct liaison, support and consultancy with project teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and to solve key installation issues/constructability.
• Keep abreast of all Mechanical, Construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practise.
• To build and grow client relationships

Requirements -

• Detailed knowledge of HSE legislation
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Mechanical installations legislation and standards, BIM and design modelling standards and all other associated standards and legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of Mechanical and process design.
• Detailed knowledge of the design process and associated compliance
• Expert knowledge and utilisation of Mechanical design software e.g. IESVE, etc
• Acoustics and vibration control.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Registered member of IMechE, CIBSE or other or other recognized Engineering Council Institution
• Relevant CIBSE, BSRIA and mechanical services standards
• Driving licence