Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Warwick
4 days ago
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Your new companyYou will be joining a long-established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Consultancy that delivers technical design and advisory services across a wide range of sectors. Their portfolio includes commercial, industrial, education, health, leisure, hotel and residential projects, spanning both new-build and refurbishment schemes. The consultancy is recognised for its collaborative, hands-on engineering culture and its commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored mechanical and electrical design solutions across the UK.Your new roleAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for producing and delivering mechanical building services designs from concept stage through to project completion. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and CAD technicians within a supportive and technically strong team.Key responsibilities include:Producing mechanical building services designs, calculations, specifications and drawingsLeading or supporting mechanical design packages across multiple projectsCoordinating with internal design teams, CAD specialists and external consultantsAttending site surveys, inspections and design meetingsEnsuring designs comply with UK Building Regulations, industry standards and client expectationsManaging your own workload while contributing to wider team deliveryProjects you will work on:Commercial offices and workplace fit-outsIndustrial and manufacturing facilitiesEducation buildingsHealthcare environmentsHotels and leisure developmentsResidential and mixed-use schemesMOD and secure-infrastructure projects requiring robust mechanical engineering solutionsThese sectors reflect the consultancy's established capability within the UK construction industry.Software used:You will work with AutoCAD, IES, Hevacomp, and other modelling tools the consultancy invests in to support consistent, high-quality design output. What you'll need to succeedDegree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services EngineeringExperience delivering mechanical building services designs within a consultancy environmentStrong understanding of mechanical systems, UK Building Regulations and design standardsEffective communication and coordination skillsAbility to work independently on design tasks and manage deadlinesDesirable: experience in any of the listed project sectors, including MOD or secure-environment projectsWhat you'll get in returnSalary: £45,000-£55,000, depending on experienceOpportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a diverse and robust project pipelineFull lifecycle involvement from early concept to detailed design and deliverySupportive, collaborative engineering teamClear professional development pathway, with progression from Intermediate to SeniorHybrid working, including the option to work from home one day a weekInvolvement in technically varied and rewarding projects that will help develop both design and project-leadership skillsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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