Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time permanent

Career development

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing building services team in Newark. You will design and develop mechanical building services systems across heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic services.

The role offers opportunities for trainees and graduates to experienced engineers, with a clear path for career development and hands-on project delivery. Full-time, permanent position with salary £28,000 – £35,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Articulate, confident and professional; able to work independently or in a team.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in building services design within a consultancy or contracting environment.
• Proficiency in relevant CAD/design software.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical building services systems such as heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic services.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and suppliers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Conducting technical assessments and simulations to ensure optimal system performance.
• Preparing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Supporting project delivery teams and overseeing the commissioning process.

Skills

Building services knowledge

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Proactive problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Newark
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing building services engineering team based in Newark. We are seeking candidates at all levels, from trainees and graduates to experienced design engineers.

This role offers a fantastic chance to develop your career in a technically diverse environment, working on both design and project delivery across a variety of mechanical building services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000 DOE.
• Full-time, permanent position with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunities available for candidates at multiple levels of experience.
• Exposure to a variety of building services projects.
• Comprehensive technical training and career development opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in both design and project delivery.
• The chance to work alongside experienced and supportive engineering professionals.

Day-to-Day

Your daily activities will include:

• Designing and developing mechanical building services systems such as heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic services.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and suppliers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Conducting technical assessments and simulations to ensure optimal system performance.
• Preparing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Supporting project delivery teams and overseeing the commissioning process.

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and efficient building services solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing 2D and 3D CAD layouts and visuals.
• Supporting full mechanical building services design requirements.
• Conducting building environmental modelling using industry-standard software.
• Undertaking dynamic thermal simulations and summertime overheating assessments.
• Completing Part L calculations and preparing applications for incoming utilities.
• Reviewing low-carbon design solutions and performance specifications.
• Assisting in the development of technical design documentation.
• Collaborating with project installation teams, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Supporting commissioning activities and creating commissioning plans.
• Reviewing and checking designs produced by colleagues, consultants, and contractors.
• Providing technical support to construction teams to ensure compliance with design and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are articulate, confident, and professional, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Ideal candidates will have:

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in building services design within a consultancy or contracting environment.
• A sound understanding of mechanical building services.
• Proficiency in relevant CAD/design software.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

Trainee/Graduate candidates with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in building services engineering are also encouraged to apply.