📍 Location: South Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
💰 Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking building services consultancy, is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across sectors including commercial, high-rise residential, new build schools with the DfE framework, and high profile mixed-use developments.
You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable mechanical design solutions within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, public health, and domestic water services
* Produce detailed calculations, specifications, and technical drawings
* Undertake heat loss/gain calculations, ventilation design, and plant sizing
* Ensure designs comply with UK standards and regulations (e.g., CIBSE, Building Regulations)
* Work closely with electrical engineers, architects, and project teams
* Attend client and design team meetings
* Carry out site surveys and inspections
* Support project delivery to agreed timelines and budgets
About You
* Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
* Proven experience in mechanical design within building services
* Strong knowledge of HVAC and associated systems
* Familiar with UK regulations and industry standards (CIBSE, Part L, etc.)
* Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and design tools (e.g., IES VE, Hevacomp)
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
Desirable
* Working towards or holding professional accreditation (IEng/CEng)
* Experience within a consultancy environment
* Knowledge of low-carbon and sustainable design (e.g., heat pumps, net zero strategies)
* Experience with BIM processes
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Clear career progression and development opportunities
* Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects
* Support towards further education and professional accreditation
Salary description
£35000.00 - £55000.00 per year