Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Manchester office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about sustainable design and wish to develop their careers. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive training in CAD and BIM software and work alongside experienced professionals to deliver innovative mechanical solutions.

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

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related subject is required.
• Interest in mechanical building systems and sustainable design is essential.
• Skills in CAD, Revit and engineering simulation software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and specification of mechanical building systems.
• Support energy-efficient mechanical solutions from concept to detailed design.
• Create technical drawings and conduct thermal calculations.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Interest in sustainable design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering or related subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp

IES

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

CTJ26

28,000 – 30,000

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

To apply, please submit your CV to (url removed)