Location: Petersfield
Salary: Up to £45,000
Hays are representing a well‑established specialist engineering organisation to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing design team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer looking to develop their career within a business recognised for delivering innovative smoke control, ventilation, climate technology and façade ventilation solutions across a wide range of building types.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cost‑effective, regulation‑compliant engineering solutions within agreed timescales. The role requires a strong understanding of building regulations, British and European Standards, and the ability to interpret architectural, mechanical and electrical information.You will be providing technical input throughout the project life cycle - from concept and design through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Design smoke control, ventilation and performance louvre systems for a variety of building types
Provide technical advice to internal teams and external customers by phone and email
Ensure designs align with current drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and scope
Manage technical queries via the RFI process
Design ductwork systems including fan selection and pressure drop calculations
Prepare proposals and undertake Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis where required
Produce technical submissions and design documentation
Support project managers, installers and commissioning engineers with design queries
Attend internal and external technical meetings
Support site demonstrations, smoke tests and commissioning activitiesExperience Required
Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical and construction drawings
Experience designing ventilation systems
Experience working within the construction industrySkills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions at all levels
Strong problem‑solving capability
Competent with Microsoft Office
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlinesQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services EngineeringBenefits
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Pension scheme
On‑site parking
Cycle to Work scheme
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year