Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC Bias) - Contract Position

Manchester/Watford

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong HVAC background to join our dynamic team in the Food & Beverage and Pharmaceuticals sectors. This is a contract role based in either our Manchester or Watford offices, offering a competitive hourly rate and an immediate start.

Role Details:

Location: Manchester or Watford (5 days on-site)

Duration: 3-month contract, with potential for extension

Type: Outside IR35

Start: ASAP

Pay Rate: £40-50 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Leverage expertise in HVAC systems to design effective mechanical solutions for projects within the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.

Demonstrate initiative by identifying project needs and proposing design solutions autonomously.

Maintain proactive communication with project teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Required Skills:

HVAC Experience: Essential skill required for designing HVAC systems tailored to client specifications.

Design Background: Solid background in mechanical design necessary to create functional, efficient designs.

Proactive Approach: Ability to work independently, anticipate project needs, and act to resolve issues promptly.

Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and projects, driving them to successful completion.Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales