Building Services Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Building Services Design Engineer (Mechanical) in Edinburgh. The role involves designing HVAC and fire suppression systems for projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m. The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical design background and will oversee project budgets and timescales. This hybrid position offers flexible working hours and provides opportunities for autonomy and recognition.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Mechanical Design Engineer with a building services background.
• Experience in design and management of HVAC and fire suppression systems.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Designing HVAC, water, and fire suppression systems.
• Oversight of budgets and timescales on projects.
• Attending site meetings and delivering electrical designs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

HVAC systems

Electrical design

Project management

Job description

Building Services Design Engineer (Mechanical) 📍 Edinburgh

£55,000 - £60,000 + Remote + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Overview

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer from a building services background looking to play a large part in the future success of a long‑standing and family‑feel company, offering plenty of autonomy, recognition, and the chance to work on a range of technically exciting projects? Are you looking to be responsible for handling electrical projects from cradle to grave, working within MoD sites across the UK? In this hybrid role you will be delivering projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m in value, by working hands‑on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HVAC, water, and fire suppression systems for example. You will have plenty of freedom to work autonomously, with flexible working hours and hybrid working available.

The Role

• Working on electrical designs, specifications, and attending site meetings.
• Involved with lighting, alarm systems, HV/LV and network distribution.
• 70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescales.
• Remote working, in Newcastle office once a month.
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working.

The Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer with a building services background.
• Looking for a project‑focused role.

To apply, forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.