Trainee Mechanical Design Engineer - 18164

Contract: Permanent (dependent on a successful 3 month probationary period)
Salary: £10,000 - £14,000 per annum starting salary depending on age
Employer: Blackwood Partnership
Closing Date: This position will close when a suitable candidate is found

This is an ideal opportunity for a school leaver. You will work as part of a small team undertaking various tasks including preparing plans and details using AutoCAD and building information modelling software, assisting with contract administration, and carrying out site inspections. You will undertake a supervised programme of training and college/university day release to obtain a suitable qualification in Building Services Engineering. 

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Employer:       
 
Blackwood Partnership is a consultancy engineering company. We offer building and engineering services primarily within the construction sector of the industry. We get involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from shopping centres to data centres, affordable to high end housing, schools, factories and museums. Our website gives a larger flavour of the range and some photographs of projects we’ve completed. We are an equal opportunities employer.
 
Environment:
 
Based at our Atholl Place office, you will work as part of a small team to ensure the provision of an efficient and quality service to all our clients. Working hours are 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
You will initially be involved with:
 

• preparing plans and details using AutoCAD and building information modelling software

• preparing building models for use within IES software

• using spreadsheets for mechanical calculation and analysis
• assisting with contract administration
• attending design team meetings
• carrying out site inspections
• working as an engineer’s assistant.

 
As you gain experience, you will assist in the design of mechanical systems such as:
 

• Mechanical and Natural Ventilation
• Heating
• Water Services
• Drainage
• Air Conditioning
• Controls.

 
What will I learn?
 

• You will undertake a supervised programme of training and college/university day release to obtain a suitable qualification in Building Services Engineering. The level of qualification studied can range from HNC to degree level and will depend upon the candidate’s existing qualifications. This would be funded by Blackwood Partnership.
• Personal career development - depending on your ability and interest, there is an opportunity to further your education and obtain a Master’s degree.
• Industry related qualifications and training.

• Soft skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving

 
What qualifications/skills are required?
 
We are looking for a motivated individual with a genuine interest in a career in engineering. Ideally you will have the following:
 

• Minimum National 5 in Maths and English. Physics or any related science subject would be desirable but not essential. Higher qualifications would be advantageous
• A good knowledge of both Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Can demonstrate attention to detail
• A willingness to help clients and colleagues to achieve the goals of the company
• An enquiring mind.

 

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