Heating Air Conditioning Design Engineer

DCS Engineering; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Engineering in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead building services projects from concept to detailed drawings, across commercial and fit-out schemes, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will design LTHW, CHW, ventilation, air conditioning and duct/pipeline layouts, create Revit models, use Hevacomp and TAS, ensure compliance with codes, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical building services design for commercial or fit-out projects.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and capable of producing design models.
• Experience producing calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, and AC.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD alongside Revit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept to detailed drawings.
• Produce calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, ductwork and pipework.
• Create design models in Revit and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Use Hevacomp and TAS for design software.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and deliver quality results.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

TAS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic team in Birmingham. You will be working for a well-established mechanical building services consultancy and contractor, delivering high-quality design solutions across commercial, fit-out, and building services projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from office and retail fit-outs to larger commercial developments, in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical design projects from concept to detailed working drawings.
• Produce accurate calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork, and pipework.
• Use Autodesk Revit (essential) to create design models and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Utilise design software such as Hevacomp and TAS.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to overall team development.
• Proven experience in mechanical building services design, ideally in commercial or fit-out projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience producing calculations across LTHW, CHW, ventilation, AC, ductwork, and pipework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD alongside Revit.
• Experience in commercial fit-out or building services projects.