Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Oldham
4 weeks ago
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Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)£25,000 - £26,000 + Development Plan + Training + Progression + BenefitsFailsworth, Manchester

Are you a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking to kickstart your career in a design-based role, with full internal training on Building Services Engineering for a long-standing, family-feel company?

Do you want to break into the Data Centre industry, for a highly specialised consultancy with roughly 200 staff across the UK?

In this office-based role you will be delivering high value projects, by working hands-on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HVAC, hot & cold water, plus fire & sprinkler systems for Data Centres. You will be given internal coaching through shadowing experienced Engineers in the business.

This UK-based company has evolved from an electrical contractor into a modern business focused on innovative technology solutions, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With a reputation for technical expertise and innovation, they are recognised as a leader in delivering reliable infrastructure that supports digital transformation.

This role would suit a Mechanical Engineering Graduate looking to begin a career within building services, for a company who will truly invest into their development for a long-term career.The Role:

  • Working on mechanical designs, specifications, and attending site meetings
  • Involved with HVAC, hot & cold water, plus fire & sprinkler systems for Data Centres
  • 70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescales
  • Full on-the-job training provided, along with external courses
  • Hybrid working available, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working

The Person:

  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer
  • Looking to begin a career in Building Services

Reference: BBBH 23985a

Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Power, HVAC, Project, BMS, Chartered, Grad, Data, Centre, AI, Graduate, Junior, Building, Services, Design, Manchester, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Failsworth

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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