Engineer (Mechanical)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver multidisciplinary design across building services, rail, and infrastructure. You will work with internal teams and external engineers to develop integrated mechanical designs, ensuring quality outputs and alignment with project specifications.

You will contribute to the design lifecycle, push for professional registration, and help foster a collaborative culture while developing your expertise in complex infrastructure environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience delivering mechanical design deliverables within a project package.
• Knowledge of mechanical services design including HVAC, building physics and BIM.
• Willingness to pursue professional registration with ICE/IET/IMechE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed mechanical designs for projects.
• Follow and review procedures to support delivery.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and external engineers on integrated designs.
• Keep project managers and leads informed of progress.
• Apply safety and design lifecycle procedures to protect colleagues.
• Contribute to business-wide goals and continuous improvement.
• Support your professional development with SYSTRA and your professional body.
• Foster collaboration and empowerment across teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design engineer supervision

Project coordination

Professional communication

BIM awareness

HVAC knowledge

Analytical software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

BIM

FEA/CFD

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects within the built environment and transport infrastructure sectors. This role will contribute to the development of innovative and effective engineering solutions across a range of building services, rail and infrastructure schemes.

Working closely with internal teams, project managers, engineers and external stakeholders, you will help deliver high‑quality technical outputs while supporting safe, coordinated and efficient project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical design experience skills who is keen to develop their expertise in complex infrastructure environments.

Missions/Main Duties

• Prepare outline and detailed mechanical designs for projects across one or more disciplines.
• Follow and review procedures to support successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and external engineers to develop integrated designs, in line with project specifications.
• Keep project managers, technical leads and project management teams informed of progress.
• Apply procedures and systems that help protect the safety of colleagues and others affected by our operations throughout the design lifecycle.
• Contribute to business‑wide goals and continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for your professional development, supported by SYSTRA and your relevant professional body.
• Help foster a culture of collaboration, respect and empowerment, where colleagues can thrive and grow.

Profile/Skills

• Good knowledge and experience in Mechanical Engineering and an understanding of how it connects with other engineering disciplines.
• A degree or equivalent qualification relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of construction principles and standards relevant to your work.
• A commitment to working towards professional registration with a relevant professional body or engineering institution, such as ICE, IET or IMechE.
• Experience working as a design engineer under supervision, with responsibility for deliverables within a work package or project.
• A focus on producing quality deliverables that meet relevant standards and best practice.
• Awareness of commercial and contract conditions, including their relationship to delivery budgets and timescales.
• Proficiency in relevant computer analysis programmes.
• Knowledge of mechanical services design in the built environment or transport infrastructure, including areas such as HVAC, public health, building physics and BIM.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well‑equipped offices for that crucial in‑person contact, team development, and collaborative working. We also recognise that life does not always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee‑led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It is no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops, and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever‑growing social calendar.

Please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

Workplace Type

Hybrid