Graduate Mechanica Design Engineer

Bimplus; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus, a leading Building Services Consultancy, is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Nottingham team and start your career in the building services sector. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential and industrial developments.

This role offers hands‑on exposure from concept to completion, with opportunities to develop technical knowledge, learn design software, and progress within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Interest in mechanical building services design and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Exposure to design software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical building services designs from concept to completion.
• Produce technical drawings and design documentation.
• Assist with mechanical calculations and system design.
• Support preparation of specifications and reports.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects and other design consultancies.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to design discussions.
• Assist with site surveys, inspections and project delivery.
• Develop knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES

Hevacomp

Amtech

Job description

Are you a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking to start your career within the building services sector? We are currently working with a leading Building Services Consultancy that is looking to appoint a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Nottingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands‑on experience working on a variety of exciting projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential and industrial developments.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, developing your technical knowledge and progressing your career within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the delivery of high-quality mechanical building services designs from concept through to completion. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the design process, including calculations, drawings, specifications, coordination and client interaction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting mechanical design projects across a range of sectors
• Producing technical drawings and design documentation
• Assisting with mechanical calculations and system design
• Supporting the preparation of specifications and reports
• Working collaboratively with electrical engineers, architects and other design consultants
• Attending project meetings and contributing to design discussions
• Assisting with site surveys, inspections and project delivery
• Developing knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• A genuine interest in mechanical building services design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• A willingness to learn and develop within the industry
• Experience with design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES, Hevacomp, Amtech or similar would be advantageous

You must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship to be considered for this role.