Building Services Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing firm in Leeds. This role focuses on developing innovative low-carbon heating solutions, contributing to sustainable projects within the building services industry. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Building Services and at least 2 years of experience, including expertise in AutoCAD and Revit. Offering a salary up to £40,000 with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside other benefits like company car allowance and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Electric company car or car allowance

Hybrid working with 2-3 days from home

Flexible start times

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• A minimum of an HNC in Building Services or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in building services.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit is advantageous.
• Knowledge of heating design and calculations is a huge benefit.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed mechanical designs.
• Survey sites and assess existing building services systems.
• Prepare specifications and tender documentation.
• Calculate HVAC loads, flow rates, and energy consumption.
• Collaborate with controls engineers on control philosophies.
• Manage mechanical design within agreed budgets.
• Produce equipment schedules, selections, and supplier quotations.
• Attend client and internal meetings providing technical input.
• Support site operations and resolve mechanical issues during installation.
• Contribute to O&M documentation and post-project evaluations.

Skills

Mechanical Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Heating Design Expertise

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Building Services or a related discipline

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

📍 Location: Leeds
💰 Salary: Up-To £40k + Electric Company Car or Car Allowance
🕐 Mon - Friday - 40 Hours Per Week with flexible start time & up-to 3 days WFH

About The Company:

This growing company is a leader in providing low-carbon heating and cooling systems for the building services industry. With a strong focus on decarbonisation, the business is helping to tackle climate change by offering innovative engineering solutions. As a key player in the green economy, they collaborate on diverse projects that span from concept to completion, providing excellent opportunities for engineers to grow and contribute to cutting‑edge sustainability efforts.

The Role:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role within the Building Services design team, leading mechanical engineering activities across various projects. This includes everything from concept design and estimating to detailed design and project support. The role will involve working closely with sales, project teams, and site engineers to ensure successful project delivery, from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 6.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed mechanical designs
• Surveying sites and assessing existing building services systems
• Preparing specifications, and tender documentation
• Calculating HVAC loads, flow rates, pipe sizing, and energy consumption
• Collaborating with controls engineers on control philosophies and descriptions of operation
• Managing mechanical design within agreed budgets
• Producing equipment schedules, selections, and supplier quotations
• Attending client and internal meetings, providing technical input
• Supporting site operations and resolving mechanical issues during installation
• Contributing to O&M documentation and post-project evaluations

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of an HNC in Building Services or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the building services industry
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit (advantageous)
• Knowledge of heating design and calculations would be a huge benefit
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• A full UK driving licence

Package & Benefits:

• Salary of up to £40,000
• Electric company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working with 2‑3 days from home
• Flexible start times
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday off
• Free on‑site car parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company that is committed to sustainability and innovation. If you have the right experience and are looking to progress your career in building services engineering, apply now.