Marshall
Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants variety, hands-on engineering exposure and the chance to develop within a strong mechanical design team. This is a Mechanical Design role, focused on the design, development, modification and support of complex physical products. You will use Autodesk Inventor for 3D CAD, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release. At Marshall Land Systems, our mechanical design engineers do not work on the same product day after day. Our programmes are varied, technically challenging and often bespoke, meaning every project brings a different engineering problem to solve. Our teams work across a wide range of specialist land systems, including deployable infrastructure, command and control modules, medical and support facilities, protected mobility solutions, mission systems and complex vehicle-mounted equipment. The work is practical, varied and meaningful, with engineers involved across design, build, integration, production support and in-service improvement. One project may involve developing structural solutions for a welded frame, another may require packaging equipment into constrained spaces, while another may focus on supporting manufacture, resolving build issues, updating design data or contributing to bids and modifications. You will not be working on the same product every day. Each programme brings different technical challenges and gives engineers the opportunity to keep learning, solve new problems and build a broad engineering skillset. You will be part of a supportive mechanical design team, working from our modern offices in Cambridge and collaborating with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations in the UK and Canada. For someone who wants to grow technically and see their designs become real physical products, this is a strong opportunity. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be onsite in Cambridge around 70% of the time. The role A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to support the design, development and delivery of robust mechanical solutions across bids and projects. The role will help provide continuity of design intent, maintain configuration control and support effective coordination across programme, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and integration stakeholders. Working as part of a wider engineering team, the role will involve developing requirements, producing and checking engineering data, creating and updating 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting configuration control and contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant and manufacturable solutions. The successful candidate will use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used to manage product structures, item data, configuration control, engineering change and release. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Engineering and Operations in both the UK and Canada, supporting the delivery of products and systems that meet customer, regulatory, cost and schedule requirements. This is engineering you can see. Our teams work on real physical products, support them through build and integration, and often remain involved as designs mature through trials, production and in-service use. Your responsibilities will include Support the design and development of mechanical solutions across bids, projects and product modifications. Create, amend and support the checking of mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated engineering data. Use Autodesk Inventor to develop 3D models, assemblies, drawings and practical mechanical design solutions. Use Windchill PLM to support product data management, configuration control, engineering change, item data, Bills of Material and release activity. Gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, from early concept and bid support through to design, build, integration and in-service updates. Support the generation and development of design requirements from stakeholder and customer needs. Contribute to the development of mechanical architectures and practical design solutions. Work to regulatory, customer and Marshall processes, ensuring engineering outputs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Support the preparation and checking of technical documentation, including design data, technical reports and certification evidence. Maintain product, drawing and document configuration control. Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams. Support design for manufacture and assembly activities, working with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical and efficient solutions. Assist with design queries, inspection reports, technical issues and warranty-related investigations. Support technical input into bids, statements of work and project documentation where required. Identify opportunities to improve design quality, cost, manufacturability and delivery performance. Contribute to continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where appropriate. Develop your technical capability with support from experienced Senior and Principal Engineers. Contribute to real physical products where good engineering judgement, attention to detail and practical design make a visible difference. What makes someone successful here We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving practical problems, working with others and taking ownership of their work. The best people in our team are curious, hands-on, comfortable with detail and able to balance technical quality with programme needs. You do not need to have worked on exactly the same products before. Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, special purpose machinery, heavy engineering, structural fabrication, vehicle systems, marine, energy or other complex engineering environments could all be relevant. What matters is your ability to think clearly, work from requirements, produce robust design solutions and collaborate across functions. You will be joining a team that is technically strong, approachable and supportive. We value engineers who share knowledge, help others, challenge constructively and take pride in delivering good engineering. What we are looking for Apply if you have most of the following: Degree qualified in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in mechanical design engineering within a complex or regulated environment. Experience producing or supporting mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated design data. Experience using Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design would be beneficial. Experience with other 3D CAD systems will also be considered. Experience using Windchill PLM for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release would be beneficial. Experience with other PLM or PDM systems will also be considered. Understanding of mechanical design delivery, including CAD modelling, drawing production, design checking, configuration management and release. Ability to work from requirements and develop practical engineering solutions. Understanding of engineering standards, product safety and design governance. Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly and configuration management. Broad understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting and bonding. Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work accurately, manage priorities and deliver to timescale. Confidence to provide sound technical input based on facts and engineering judgement. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively across teams, functions and locations. Desirable experience Experience supporting products through production, build, integration or in-service support. Experience contributing to bids, technical proposals or statements of work. Experience preparing technical reports and supporting certification activities. Structural design experience would be beneficial, including understanding of structural theory and experience developing structural solutions, particularly for steel welded frames. Experience in aerospace or defence would be beneficial, but we are also interested in engineers from other complex engineering sectors such as automotive, rail, heavy engineering, special purpose machinery, structural fabrication, vehicle systems, marine, energy or industrial equipment. The benefits we offer include 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 30 days, with the option to buy and sell leave. Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefits programme including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools. . click apply for full job details
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants variety, hands-on engineering exposure and the chance to develop within a strong mechanical design team. This is a Mechanical Design role, focused on the design, development, modification and support of complex physical products. You will use Autodesk Inventor for 3D CAD, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release. At Marshall Land Systems, our mechanical design engineers do not work on the same product day after day. Our programmes are varied, technically challenging and often bespoke, meaning every project brings a different engineering problem to solve. Our teams work across a wide range of specialist land systems, including deployable infrastructure, command and control modules, medical and support facilities, protected mobility solutions, mission systems and complex vehicle-mounted equipment. The work is practical, varied and meaningful, with engineers involved across design, build, integration, production support and in-service improvement. One project may involve developing structural solutions for a welded frame, another may require packaging equipment into constrained spaces, while another may focus on supporting manufacture, resolving build issues, updating design data or contributing to bids and modifications. You will not be working on the same product every day. Each programme brings different technical challenges and gives engineers the opportunity to keep learning, solve new problems and build a broad engineering skillset. You will be part of a supportive mechanical design team, working from our modern offices in Cambridge and collaborating with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations in the UK and Canada. For someone who wants to grow technically and see their designs become real physical products, this is a strong opportunity. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be onsite in Cambridge around 70% of the time. The role A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to support the design, development and delivery of robust mechanical solutions across bids and projects. The role will help provide continuity of design intent, maintain configuration control and support effective coordination across programme, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and integration stakeholders. Working as part of a wider engineering team, the role will involve developing requirements, producing and checking engineering data, creating and updating 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting configuration control and contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant and manufacturable solutions. The successful candidate will use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used to manage product structures, item data, configuration control, engineering change and release. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Engineering and Operations in both the UK and Canada, supporting the delivery of products and systems that meet customer, regulatory, cost and schedule requirements. This is engineering you can see. Our teams work on real physical products, support them through build and integration, and often remain involved as designs mature through trials, production and in-service use. Your responsibilities will include Support the design and development of mechanical solutions across bids, projects and product modifications. Create, amend and support the checking of mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated engineering data. Use Autodesk Inventor to develop 3D models, assemblies, drawings and practical mechanical design solutions. Use Windchill PLM to support product data management, configuration control, engineering change, item data, Bills of Material and release activity. Gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, from early concept and bid support through to design, build, integration and in-service updates. Support the generation and development of design requirements from stakeholder and customer needs. Contribute to the development of mechanical architectures and practical design solutions. Work to regulatory, customer and Marshall processes, ensuring engineering outputs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Support the preparation and checking of technical documentation, including design data, technical reports and certification evidence. Maintain product, drawing and document configuration control. Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams. Support design for manufacture and assembly activities, working with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical and efficient solutions. Assist with design queries, inspection reports, technical issues and warranty-related investigations. Support technical input into bids, statements of work and project documentation where required. Identify opportunities to improve design quality, cost, manufacturability and delivery performance. Contribute to continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where appropriate. Develop your technical capability with support from experienced Senior and Principal Engineers. Contribute to real physical products where good engineering judgement, attention to detail and practical design make a visible difference. What makes someone successful here We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving practical problems, working with others and taking ownership of their work. The best people in our team are curious, hands-on, comfortable with detail and able to balance technical quality with programme needs. You do not need to have worked on exactly the same products before. Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, special purpose machinery, heavy engineering, structural fabrication, vehicle systems, marine, energy or other complex engineering environments could all be relevant. What matters is your ability to think clearly, work from requirements, produce robust design solutions and collaborate across functions. You will be joining a team that is technically strong, approachable and supportive. We value engineers who share knowledge, help others, challenge constructively and take pride in delivering good engineering. What we are looking for Apply if you have most of the following: Degree qualified in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in mechanical design engineering within a complex or regulated environment. Experience producing or supporting mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated design data. Experience using Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design would be beneficial. Experience with other 3D CAD systems will also be considered. Experience using Windchill PLM for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release would be beneficial. Experience with other PLM or PDM systems will also be considered. Understanding of mechanical design delivery, including CAD modelling, drawing production, design checking, configuration management and release. Ability to work from requirements and develop practical engineering solutions. Understanding of engineering standards, product safety and design governance. Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly and configuration management. Broad understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting and bonding. Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work accurately, manage priorities and deliver to timescale. Confidence to provide sound technical input based on facts and engineering judgement. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively across teams, functions and locations. Desirable experience Experience supporting products through production, build, integration or in-service support. Experience contributing to bids, technical proposals or statements of work. Experience preparing technical reports and supporting certification activities. Structural design experience would be beneficial, including understanding of structural theory and experience developing structural solutions, particularly for steel welded frames. Experience in aerospace or defence would be beneficial, but we are also interested in engineers from other complex engineering sectors such as automotive, rail, heavy engineering, special purpose machinery, structural fabrication, vehicle systems, marine, energy or industrial equipment. The benefits we offer include 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 30 days, with the option to buy and sell leave. Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefits programme including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools. . click apply for full job details
Unity Recruitment
Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
