HVAC & Building Services Lead – Manchester (Hybrid)

Belcan; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Manchester is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer for a contract role. You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages and lead multidisciplinary coordination across the project lifecycle in the power and energy sector.

Responsibilities include leading concept to construction support, producing design calculations, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with UK standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services and HVAC systems from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Take ownership of mechanical work packages, ensuring technical quality, programme compliance and successful delivery.
• Produce and review design calculations, specifications, schedules, engineering reports and technical studies.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and public health engineering designs aligned with design stages.
• Prepare system schematics, equipment selections, specifications and related technical documentation.
• Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation assessments, ductwork and pipework sizing, pressure loss analysis and plant selection.
• Lead design risk assessments and support technical reviews, HAZID and HAZOP activities as required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Support BIM and digital engineering delivery processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex challenges.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical design

Regulatory knowledge

Design calculations

CAD/3D modelling

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Building Services

CEng or working towards

Tools

CAD

3D modelling

Job description

Belcan in Manchester is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer for a contract role. You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages and lead multidisciplinary coordination across the project lifecycle in the power and energy sector.

Responsibilities include leading concept to construction support, producing design calculations, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with UK standards and regulations.