17 Days left
CLOSING DATE:
29/09/2013
Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree
- Closing Date:
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29/09/2013
- Skill:
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Engineering manufacturing and production
- Region:
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Edinburgh and Lothians
- Salary
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Starting at £16,000 but negotiable dependent on experience
- Length:
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12 months
- Ref code
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LHVJAQCVPF
Placement summary
Arthur McKay Ltd are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a variety of projects, assisting with the preparation of mechanical services including design, calculations and reports. This is a 12 month placement with potential for permanent
employment, based in Loanhead, Edinburgh
Job description
The successful graduate will assist in the preparation of mechanical services, design information, calculations and reports with pre-determined time scales on a variety of projects.
Core tasks will include:
- Logging and setting up project file on the relevant server.
- Assisting Engineers in the preparation of outline design for approval including calculations and survey work if required.
- Preparation of calculations utilising recognised software packages ie Hevacomp or similar.
- Preparation of outline drawings utilising recognised software package ie Autocad L.T., Autocad MEP or similar.
- Completion of and maintaining Arthur McKay’s Quality Control Systems and filing regimes for documents and drawings.
- Active participation in C.P.D. seminars and training.
Qualifications
Graduate from Postgraduate, Undergraduate Degree or HND, HNC, from a Mechanical Engineering background or other relevant discipline, e.g. Mechanical Building Services.
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Personable with good team-working skills
- Willingness to learn and intellectual curiosity
- Strong IT skills, for example experience of MS Office Suite
Ideal
Some knowledge and/or experience in the design and calculation of any of the following would be beneficial:
- Heating,
- Mechanical Ventilation,
- Air Conditioning,
- Domestic Hot and Cold Water Services.
Benefits
Company Benefits:
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- SpecSavers Vouchers
- Employee Referral Scheme
- BUPA Healthcare (after 18 months continuous service)
- Pension Contributions (after 12 months continuous service)
- Full training and development opportunities
Placement Benefits:
As part of the TalentScotland Graduate Placement Programme, the candidate will benefit from support from a team within Scottish Enterprise and may have access to training.
Additional information
Loanhead, Edinburgh - travel to other sites may be required
20/10/2013
Company information
Circa 900 staff. An excellent opportunity to work with a leading building services company with a commitment to developing staff and retaining talent within the business.
Construction
WWW.ARTHUR-MCKAY.COM
This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards