Mechanical Engineer | Building Services

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Belfast
2 days ago
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Your new company Join a multi-award-winning Building Services Consultancy with offices across the UK, renowned for delivering innovative engineering solutions and developing some of the best talent in the industry. With an impressive portfolio spanning Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Leisure and Education sectors, their Belfast team is expanding and seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to support continued growth. This is an organisation that invests heavily in staff development and offers genuine long-term progression. Your new role As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality design solutions from initial concept through to final implementation. Your responsibilities will include: Developing mechanical design solutions and contributing to project strategy from early concept to completion Undertaking mechanical design calculations for major building projects Producing high-quality design drawings, schematics, diagrams, specifications and schedules Ensuring mechanical designs comply with British Standards, Building Regulations and all relevant industry guidance Embedding energy-efficient and low-carbon principles within all mechanical solutions Collaborating closely with clients, contractors and internal design teams to ensure project objectives are met Supporting less experienced engineers and contributing to a strong team environment Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, fully understanding project briefs and delivering to expectations What you'll need to succeed You will already be operating at an intermediate level within a building services consultancy and be ready to take the next step in your career. You should have: A degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related field Progress toward chartership with IMechE or CIBSE (or a willingness to work toward it) Experience designing mechanical systems within commercial, education or healthcare sectors Proficiency with MEP Revit and familiarity with BIM workflows, with the ability to integrate models and collaborate with wider design teams Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a nationally recognised consultancy offering exposure to challenging projects, a clear development pathway, and support towards chartership. Benefits include: Hybrid and flexible working options EV car via salary sacrifice (after 2 years' service) Enhanced Sick Pay (increasing with service) Workplace Pension 35-hour working week Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay Holiday buy/sell scheme Professional membership fees covered (two bodies) Long-service recognition Life Assurance Gym membership Employee volunteering day Private medical and dental insurance Employee Assistance Programme What you need to do now If 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Mechanical Building Services Engineer Benefits: Competitive Salary & Enhanced Benefits

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