Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Enhanced Annual Leave

Birthday off on us

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and CPD

Job summary

Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd in Hull is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to lead complex MEP projects from concept to completion. The role focuses on HVAC design, calculations, GA drawings and equipment selections, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop design briefs with clients, ensure compliance with UK standards, and apply renewable and low-carbon approaches where possible. Office-based with some site travel, full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC knowledge within building services design.
• Experience in mechanical building services design across sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and calculation software.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of significant, complex building services projects.
• Develop HVAC designs, calculations, reports, specs, GA drawings and equipment selections.
• Define design briefs with clients and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with client specs, legislation and standards.
• Coordinate mechanical services within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Implement low-carbon design principles and renewable technologies where appropriate.
• Produce fully coordinated installation drawings and documentation.
• Manage multiple projects across sectors within budget and programme.
• Attend meetings, site visits, surveys and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and teams.
• Contribute to business growth through excellent client service and profitability.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical design

Client-facing skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

CAD

Mechanical calculation software

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Job Title. Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Location. Hull

Due to continued growth, Airco is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to join our expanding in-house design team at our Hull head office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineer with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) building services design across a diverse range of sectors. You’ll take the lead on significant and complex projects, managing the mechanical design from initial concept through to completion while delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that exceed client expectations. Working closely with clients and project teams, you’ll play a key role in building lasting relationships, securing repeat business and ensuring projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Hull, with some travel to site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of significant and complex building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop detailed HVAC designs, calculations, reports, specifications, GA drawings, system schematics and equipment selections.
• Define and develop design briefs with clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Ensure designs comply with client specifications, current legislation and industry standards.
• Coordinate mechanical services within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
• With decarbonisation at the forefront of the industry, you’ll help deliver sustainable building solutions by incorporating renewable technologies, energy analysis and low-carbon design principles into projects.
• Produce fully coordinated mechanical installation drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage multiple projects across a variety of sectors, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and client expectations.
• Attend client, design and project progress meetings, carrying out site visits, detailed surveys, condition assessments and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to mechanical engineers and wider project teams.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the business by delivering exceptional client service, encouraging repeat business and ensuring profitable project delivery.

About You

You’ll have proven experience in Mechanical Building Services Design, with a strong HVAC background and substantial experience as a design engineer within mechanical services. Experience of air movement is essential.

You’ll be confident managing multiple projects from concept to completion and have experience designing mechanical solutions for commercial, industrial and retail environments.

Key Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services.
• A good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, CAD and mechanical calculation software.
• Knowledge of renewable technologies and low-carbon building design.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer and mathematical skills.

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Annual Leave & Additional Leave
• Birthday off on us
• Referral Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Test
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Continuous Professional Development
• Opportunities to Progress within the Company

Experience

• Mechanical design: 3 years (required)
• Revit, AutoCAD and mechanical calculation software: 3 years (required)