Up to £60,000 DOE + Car / Car Allowance
Full-Time | Permanent
4 Positions Available
Mechanical Design. Critical Infrastructure. Data Centres. Building Services.
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for four experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a growing engineering and critical infrastructure team.
This is an excellent opportunity for technically strong Mechanical Design Engineers to work on complex, high-value projects, taking mechanical designs from initial tender stage through to detailed construction design.
The successful candidates will play a key role in developing mechanical infrastructure solutions, working closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of mechanical designs across a variety of technically demanding projects.
You will work across projects from tender and concept stage through to detailed design and construction, with the opportunity to act as Lead Designer on mechanically biased projects.
Responsibilities will include:
Producing mechanical designs for critical infrastructure and data centre environments
Designing chilled water, cooling and associated mechanical systems
Producing mechanical schematics, drawings and technical documentation
Developing designs through the relevant RIBA stages
Preparing detailed mechanical specifications
Producing drawings, calculations, technical submissions and descriptions of operation
Reviewing and approving technical and material submittals
Carrying out site surveys and producing associated reports
Liaising with clients to understand technical requirements and develop appropriate solutions
Working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and system integrators
Ensuring drawings and technical information are issued accurately and on time
Supporting projects from tender stage through to construction
Reviewing client specifications, drawings and tender documentation
Preparing technical responses for tenders, proposals and quotations
Supporting technical cost estimates and project proposals
Identifying technical risks and opportunities within project designs
Attending client, supplier and contractor meetings
Providing technical support throughout the tendering and project delivery process
Supporting the handover of successfully secured projects into the delivery team
Conducting technical consultancy and site assessments
Preparing reports, recommendations and improvement plans following site visits
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary design and engineering teams
About You
We are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with a strong technical background and the confidence to manage design responsibilities across complex engineering projects.
Ideally, you will have:
A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Approximately 5+ years' experience within mechanical or M&E engineering
Strong mechanical design experience within building services, critical infrastructure or industrial environments
A good understanding of mechanical cooling systems and associated infrastructure
Experience producing technical drawings, specifications and calculations
Experience working across different stages of the design and construction process
Strong knowledge of mechanical installation practices and engineering principles
Experience reviewing technical specifications and tender documentation
Ability to carry out site surveys and translate findings into practical design solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confident communication skills when dealing with clients, contractors and suppliers
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider project team
Good Microsoft Office skills
Experience using software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project or ASTA Powerproject would be advantageous.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience within any of the following would be particularly beneficial:
Data Centres
Critical Infrastructure
Mission-Critical Environments
Building Services
HVAC / Cooling Systems
Industrial Engineering
M&E Consultancy
Mechanical Contracting
Critical Power & Cooling
Technical Design Consultancy
Experience within data centre design, installation, testing or commissioning would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value engineering projects
Professional training and development
Long-term career progression
Opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop into a Lead Designer position
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer or M&E Design Engineer looking to progress their career within a specialist engineering environment
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year