Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester)

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

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to begin a career focused on sustainable design and technical excellence while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will need a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for innovative mechanical systems.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with progression opportunities

'Vitality' Private health care

'Paycare' Health care cash plan

Pension contributions

25 Days holiday

Death in Service Cover

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Some exposure to CAD or engineering simulation software recommended.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Interest in sustainable design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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