Outside IR35 contract jobs

Description

About the Role

Vertical Recruitment is working alongside a leading Design and Build M&E Contractor. The business is known for their specialist experience within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong building services background to join their team. This role involves taking a lead in the design of critical projects, delivering innovative mechanical systems tailored to the unique demands of pharmaceutical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Design and Engineering:
- Develop mechanical designs for HVAC systems, cleanrooms, process utilities, and plumbing specific to pharmaceutical environments.
- Ensure all designs meet pharmaceutical industry standards.
- Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow modelling, and system validation to achieve contamination control and environmental requirements.

2. Sector-Specific Expertise:
- Design systems for temperature, humidity, and particulate control to maintain strict cleanroom classifications.
- Develop solutions for pharmaceutical process utilities, including WFI (water for injection), clean steam, and compressed air systems.

3. Project Collaboration:
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, architects, and validation specialists, to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Liaise with clients to understand project requirements and provide tailored technical solutions.

4. Compliance and Documentation:
- Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and compliance reports to meet pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards.
- Support the commissioning, qualification, and validation phases of mechanical systems.

5. Problem Solving and Value Engineering:
- Provide innovative design solutions to overcome project challenges while ensuring cost-efficiency.
- Recommend value engineering opportunities to optimize system performance and project delivery timelines.

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and tools like Hevacomp or IES.
- Knowledge of cleanroom design principles; HVAC systems; ideally experience with the pharmaceutical sector.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills; analytical skills; excellent communication abilities; teamwork abilities.

Preferred Experience

- Previous experience in a design-and-build contracting environment.
- Involvement in projects for manufacturing facilities; R&D labs; other life sciences settings.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices; energy-efficient systems in pharmaceutical contexts.