Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer

Belcan; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Manchester seeks a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to own the mechanical design packages and lead multidisciplinary coordination through the project lifecycle. You will deliver concept through construction support for complex HVAC systems in the power and energy sector.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status or progress toward it, with a strong track record in UK building regulations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• CEng status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive HVAC/mechanical design experience in power/energy.
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards.
• Experience with design calculations, equipment selection and reviews.
• Proficient in CAD and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical building services and HVAC from concept to construction support.
• Own mechanical work packages ensuring quality, programme compliance and delivery.
• Produce design calculations, specifications, schedules, and reports.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and public health designs across design stages.
• Prepare schematics, equipment selections and technical documentation.
• Carry out load calculations, ductwork/pipe sizing and plant selection.
• Lead risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP and reviews.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and client reps.
• Support BIM and digital engineering delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical guidance.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Tools

CAD

3D Modelling

Engineering calculation software

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Role Overview

An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex mechanical building services and HVAC solutions across major projects within the power and energy industry. Based in Manchester, this role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of mechanical design packages while leading multidisciplinary coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Building Services Design Engineer will provide technical leadership from concept design through to construction support, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, efficient and suitable for long-term operation. This contract role is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking involvement in high-profile power and energy industry projects in Manchester.

Contract Details

• Location: Manchester / Hybrid
• 6-month rolling contract opportunity, outside IR35
• Rate: up to £55ph

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services and HVAC systems from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Take ownership of mechanical work packages, ensuring technical quality, programme compliance and successful delivery.
• Produce and review design calculations, specifications, schedules, engineering reports and technical studies.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and public health engineering designs aligned with recognised design stages.
• Prepare system schematics, equipment selections, specifications and associated technical documentation.
• Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation assessments, ductwork and pipework sizing, pressure loss analysis and plant selection.
• Lead design risk assessments and support technical reviews, HAZID and HAZOP activities where required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Support BIM and digital engineering delivery processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional chartership.
• Strong experience in mechanical building services and HVAC design within the power and energy industry or related sectors.
• Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant British and European standards.
• Experience completing engineering calculations, equipment selection and technical design reviews.
• Competent with engineering calculation software, CAD and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and technical leadership capabilities.

Why this role is interesting

• Opportunity to lead technically challenging projects within critical infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to complex facilities including substations, industrial environments and mission-critical systems.
• Chance to influence design standards, mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.