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Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Carrington West
Altrincham
5 days ago
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Overview

Are you a design-focused mechanical engineer eager to make buildings more sustainable through innovative service solutions?


Job Title: Design Mechanical Engineer


Location: Manchester, UK


Type: Permanent, full-time (36.25 hours/week under an agile working model)


About the Team

You will join a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon building services. The team spans the UK, Poland, and India—over 240 staff across 12 offices—and values sustainability, collaborative design, and employee wellbeing above all.


Why Join This Team?

  • Make meaningful contributions to sustainable building design and low-carbon initiatives
  • Engage on diverse, technically rich projects across healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial, pharmaceutical, zerocarbon, and public sectors
  • Work in an agile, people-first culture that prioritises professional growth and wellbeing
  • Join a team where each member matters and contributes real impact to success

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver design engineering across all project stages, contributing drawings, specifications, and calculations manually and via computer-assisted methods
  • Liaise with design team members to understand client requirements and assist with selecting appropriate solutions, plant, and equipment
  • Represent the team in project meetings and support site installations by ensuring compliance with designs
  • Implement sustainable design practices, including low-zero carbon technologies (LZC)
  • Monitor your own design work for quality, budget alignment, and delivery timelines
  • Commit to continuous professional development and stay informed on emerging technologies and cross-disciplinary methods

What They're Looking For

  • Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering—or HNC/HND with solid design experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech, and Revit
  • Working knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations; familiarity with HTMs is advantageous
  • Professional membership with CIBSE or IET desirable
  • Experience with renewable technologies and BREEAM sustainability frameworks
  • Appreciation of electrical engineering to facilitate cross-disciplinary teamwork

We'd love to hear from dynamic engineers ready to contribute toward greener building solutions.


Contact Jake Simmons by email (url removed) or by mobile (phone number removed)


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