Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to lead innovative engineering projects. You will design and deliver heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have experience in the UK construction sector and proficiency in thermal modelling software. This role offers great opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design within the UK construction sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of CIBSE/BSRIA/BRE guidance.
• Experience of monitoring building services installations on site.

Responsibilities

• Designing, managing, and supervising mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Preparing detailed design information, specifications, reports, and drawings.
• Monitoring project progress, variations, budgets, and quality.

Skills

Mechanical building services design experience

CIBSE/BSRIA/BRE knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

Tools

IES-ve

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer — London | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000

The Role

I'm partnering with a specialist building services consultancy based in London who are known for delivering sustainable, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions. They work closely with leading developers, architects, and contractors on a wide range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, providing high-quality mechanical and electrical design expertise that consistently adds value to their clients' projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive consultancy where you\'ll be central to the design and delivery of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a variety of London and UK projects. You\'ll be responsible for producing design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications in line with CIBSE, BSRIA and BRE standards, while also contributing to on-site inspections and testing.

Working alongside your Director/Group Leader, you\'ll help manage projects, coordinate with other disciplines, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the design and delivery process.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Designing, managing and supervising mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion
• Preparing detailed design information, specifications, reports, and drawings
• Supporting project resource planning and fee monitoring
• Using thermal modelling software such as IES-ve (or similar) to support design development
• Liaising with clients and design teams to deliver coordinated, compliant designs
• Monitoring project progress, variations, budgets, and quality
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships, supporting repeat business

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design within the UK construction sector
• Strong technical knowledge of CIBSE/BSRIA/BRE guidance
• Ability to prepare accurate and consistent design information
• Experience of monitoring building services installations on site
• Thermal modelling experience (IES-ve or similar) would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and project management skills

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a London-based consultancy that values technical excellence, collaboration, and career development. You\'ll be part of a supportive team where you\'ll take ownership of exciting projects and contribute to a business with a strong reputation and a growing client base.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on [contact] for a confidential chat.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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