Property Services – Construction Design
Shape the buildings that shape our communities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Property Services – Construction Design team, delivering high?quality, safe and sustainable public buildings across the borough. We are looking for a Building Services Mechanical Engineer with a passion for quality design, statutory compliance and practical delivery.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering mechanical building services across a diverse portfolio, including civic buildings, cultural assets, offices, leisure facilities and commercial property.
About the Role
As a Building Services Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, coordination and delivery of mechanical services on new?build, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
Working within a multi?disciplinary professional team, your work will span concept through to completion, offering real variety, technical challenge and professional satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
Design and specify mechanical building services, including heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and gas systems
Prepare drawings, technical specifications, schedules and tender documentation
Manage and support projects through delivery and construction stages
Undertake surveys, condition inspections and technical assessments
Provide professional advice on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with architects, quantity surveyors, project managers and external consultants
Support contractor engagement, site inspections and commissioning activities
Contribute to achieving safe, compliant, energy?efficient and value?for?money outcomes
About You
You will be a motivated and technically skilled mechanical engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and making a tangible difference.
We’re looking for someone who has:
A qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience of mechanical services design within a construction or property environment
Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practice
Strong communication skills and a professional, solutions?focused approach
The confidence to manage your own workload and contribute to team success
Working towards, or holding, professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE or Engineering Council registration) would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
Work on meaningful, high?profile public sector projects
Be part of a supportive, professional and multidisciplinary team
Enjoy excellent work?life balance, flexibility and job security
Competitive salary, local government pension scheme and generous annual leave
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
If you want to use your mechanical engineering expertise to help deliver safe, sustainable and inspiring buildings that serve our communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 5th June 2026
If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join our ambitious team as our Building Services Mechanical Engineer, click "apply" we’d be delighted to receive your application
Salary description
£42839.00 - £46142.00 per year