Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer | M&E Construction (not aerospace, pharma, manufacturing)

Wolverhampton, UK

Full-Time | Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)

Salary: Up to £69,000 DOE

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton.

This is a predominantly office-based role (5 days per week) where you will be responsible for developing and delivering detailed mechanical designs that support safe, compliant, and high-quality installations across a range of construction projects.

Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing in accordance with fire strategy reports, local building regulations and planning authority requirements
• Attending and contributing to design team meetings
• Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where required
• Producing heating and cooling load calculations (thermal modelling) and ventilation calculations using industry software
• Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHPs, boilers, plate heat exchangers and associated plant
• Producing above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing
• Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc.)
• Producing pipework and ductwork sizing calculations using recognised industry software or spreadsheets
• Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)
• Producing stage reports and technical presentations
• Preparing Designer’s Risk Assessments and Mitigation Reports
• Producing mechanical layouts and schematics for construction
• Ensuring designs meet project programmes and delivery deadlines
• Producing detailed design and survey reports

Requirements

• Extensive experience within Mechanical Building Services design in the construction sector
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant UK / European standards (BS, EN, IEC etc.)
• Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES or TAS
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £69,000 DOE
• Professional development support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Bike to work scheme