Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer (Critical Environments)

This is not just a job; it’s a direct investment in your future as a specialised Mechanical Design Engineer. A renowned M&E Building Services Design Practice is urgently seeking multiple driven engineers to join their small, high-impact team. They are hiring now to ensure readiness for key projects starting in January.

Company Background & Culture

The client we are working with are a well-established M&E Building Services Design Practice, renowned for their expertise in critical environments (including data centres, hospitals, and commercial properties).

• They are a small business (around 15 heads) with a tight-knit, family-feel culture. This structure ensures every engineer’s contribution is highly visible and promotes RAPID progression through mutual support.
• Their specialism lies in handling all mechanical and electrical design for complex Building Services, specifically HVAC, UPS, Lighting, Controls, Combustion, and Water Pumps.
• They offer unparalleled project exposure across every critical sector: data centres, hospitals, government work, and commercial schemes.

Role Requirements & Location Details

• Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
• Salary: Up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Based in Stanmore, North London. They require 5 days a week in the office (9 am-5 pm) to facilitate the close collaboration essential for quality critical design.
• Security: Candidates must be SC clearable for access to critical government and defence projects.

Why This Opportunity Will Define Your Career 📈

The core benefit of joining this team is the unparalleled speed and breadth of your professional development compared to a larger corporation:

• You will gain immediate, hands-on project exposure across critical sectors few firms touch (Data Centres, Hospitals, Government work). This variety will exponentially increase your market value as an engineer.
• They provide a custom development plan and resources (like tutorials on IES) but empower you to lead your own learning. You control your growth and the areas you want to master.
• Work within a small, family-feel culture where contributions are immediately impactful. Senior Engineers are left to their own devices, reflecting the level of independence and trust you can quickly achieve.
• A highly competitive salary range is supported by quarterly performance reviews and bonuses, ensuring your increased competency is quickly recognised and rewarded.

Essential Skills for Success

They are seeking self-starters with an independent mindset and a massive drive to learn:

• You must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and be able to articulate your career aspirations. They are looking for self-starters who can work towards goals with limited direction.
• Must possess a qualification such as an Engineering Degree, BTEC in Engineering, or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Building Services equivalent).
• Recognition of design software (specifically IES or other mechanical software like Revit) is required.
• Prior experience in data centres or hospitals.

Key Responsibilities – Your Impact

This role allows the engineer to take ownership of the mechanical design process, focusing on HVAC, water, and combustion systems:

• They undertake complex engineering calculations using industry-standard software (e.g., IES Mechanical).
• They prepare detailed tender specifications and technical drawings for major projects.
• They conduct surveys, tests, and write reports on existing installations.
• They contribute to the development of the wider team by providing technical guidance to trainees and graduates.
• They participate in technical meetings with professional teams and contractors.

Interview Screening

The firm screens heavily for conceptual understanding and independent thought. Interviews are being lined up this week.

• Demonstrate Your 'Why': Be prepared for questions that test your reasoning, such as: "Why did you do it this way and not that way?"
• Critical Knowledge: You must demonstrate a deep understanding of critical engineering principles, such as why uptime works in data centres (applied to cooling/HVAC).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP as we do have interviews lined up this week and your profile will be noticed!