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Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job summary

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative building services design projects across the UK and Europe. You will be responsible for preparing designs, specifications, and calculations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical building services, particularly HVAC design, and possess excellent client management skills. With a supportive environment and a clear route to Chartered Engineer status, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Flexible Working Hours
Route to Chartered Engineer

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
  • Proven experience in HVAC design and client-facing roles.
  • Hands-on knowledge of AutoCAD and thermal modelling.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare designs, calculations, and specifications for mechanical services.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and undertake feasibility studies.
  • Supervise junior staff and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services Design
HVAC Design
Client Management
Thermal Modelling
Technical Reporting
Team Supervision

Education

HNC in Building Services
Degree in Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD
TAS
MEPWorx
Revit MED
MagiCAD

Job description

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

Sector: Building Services

Location: Nottingham

Salary: 40,000 – 50,000 Negotiable

My engineering consultancy client is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join the team on a permanent basis in their Nottingham offices. They deliver innovative solutions within building services design and have been established for over 50 years as specialists in electrical and mechanical engineering design.

The Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) will play a pivotal role in their project team contributing to a wide array of construction projects throughout the UK and Europe.

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) Role & Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of designs, calculations, specifications and tender documentation for mechanical services as part of a project team
  • Understanding of regulations and standards and keeping up to date with future changes
  • Understanding of thermal modelling SAP and SBEM
  • Coordination with other disciplines and specialists
  • Undertake feasibility studies
  • Preparation of detailed budget costs and defined estimates if required
  • Understand the requirements and have proven experience of delivering regulatory obligations associated with Building Regulations Part L and BREEAM
  • Work with the electrical/energy/Part L engineers to derive low energy design solutions
  • Attend design team and project meetings on behalf of the company
  • Prepare specifications/equipment schedules/drawing and information to installation and fully coordinated standards (RIBA Stage 5)
  • Undertaking site quality and legislative inspections and preparing associated reports
  • Deliver exceptional technical and commercial solutions
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, contract documents etc.
  • Liaise directly with clients and contractors
  • Supervise junior staff on a day–to–day basis
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) Essential Requirements:
  • Minimum 4 years' experience of mechanical building services design
  • Design consultant or contractor background
  • Significant experience of mechanical building services/HVAC design (i.e. domestic water services, ventilation, heating, cooling, renewables and sustainability) Internal drainage an advantage
  • Hands on knowledge and understanding of TAS, MEPWorx and AutoCAD
  • Experience of general mechanical building engineering services
  • HNC in relevant building services subject
  • Have a UK full driving licence
  • Good experience of mechanical detail design and performance design
  • Confident and outgoing personality, able to be client–facing and build relationships
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) Desirable Requirements:
  • Chartered Engineer (MCIBSE) status or be working towards this
  • Degree in a relevant building services subject
  • Experience in using Revit MED or MagiCAD
  • Good organisational and time management skills, able to manage projects, outputs and work within deadlines
  • Proven experience of working with, assisting and managing junior staff
  • Work in the building services design environment, some SAP and/or SBEM experience and LZC reporting would be advantageous
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) Package:
  • 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • A route to Chartered Engineer will be provided for the right candidate

If you think the above is a good match to your skills and experience please apply online today or contact Marcus for a confidential conversation and further details.

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