Job Description:

Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

📍 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