Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the City of Edinburgh. This office-based role involves developing mechanical designs, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering building services and a relevant degree. The firm emphasizes a flexible and inclusive culture, promoting career development and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Mechanical Engineering building services for construction.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS & EN Irish, UK standards or ASHRAE.
• Working knowledge of design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES/TAS required.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing in conjunction with fire strategy reports, local building regulations & planning authority requirements.
• Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where applicable.
• Producing heating/cooling (thermal modelling) and ventilation load calculations using industry software.
• Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHP, boilers, plate heat exchangers.
• Producing above ground drainage calculations and sizing of drainage systems.
• Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment.
• Producing pipe and duct sizing calculations using industry software.
• Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems.
• Producing stage reports & presentations.
• Preparing Designers Risk Assessment and Mitigation Reports.
• Detailing mechanical layouts & schematics for build.
• Production of detailed design and survey reports.

Job description

A leading Engineering firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the City of Edinburgh. This office-based role involves developing mechanical designs, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering building services and a relevant degree. The firm emphasizes a flexible and inclusive culture, promoting career development and a dynamic work environment.