Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy seeks a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer for their Manchester office. This role offers a chance to kick-start an engineering career focused on sustainable design. The successful candidate will be involved in designing mechanical systems, contributing to energy-efficient solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Vitality Private health care

Paycare Health care cash plan

Pension contributions

25 Days holiday

Death in Service Cover

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Some exposure to CAD, Revit, or engineering simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical building systems.
• Support low-carbon mechanical solutions from concept to design.
• Create technical drawings using CAD and BIM software.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Interest in sustainable design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related subject

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

CTJ26

GBP28,000 – GBP30,000

Manchester

An established building services consultancy is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their engineering career with a firm dedicated to sustainable design, technical excellence, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the design and specification of mechanical building systems in line with UK regulations and standards
• Supporting energy–efficient and low–carbon mechanical solutions from concept through to detailed design
• Creating technical drawings, models, and schematics using CAD and BIM software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit)
• Conducting thermal and energy calculations using design software (e.g. Hevacomp, IES, or similar)
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, electrical engineers, and sustainability consultants

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related subject
• A genuine interest in mechanical building systems and sustainable design
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Some exposure to CAD, Revit, or engineering simulation software is desirable (training provided)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary with real progression opportunities
• 'Vitality' Private health care
• 'Paycare' Health care cash plan
• Pension contributions
• 25 Days holiday
• Death in Service Cover

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