Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Rubicon Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent management consultancy is looking for a Mechanical Building Services Engineer in London. The role involves developing mechanical systems for healthcare projects, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, chartered status or working towards it, and experience in delivering designs for hospitals or similar environments. Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Revit is essential. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services designs for hospitals or complex healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of HTM, HBN, and UK building regulations.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with CIBSE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building services designs including HVAC and medical gases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Ensure designs meet healthcare engineering requirements.

Skills

Mechanical building services designs

HVAC systems

BIM/3D modelling

Technical specifications

Energy efficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Building Services Engineer on a Permanent Basis, based in London

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to work on our healthcare construction projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and maintenance of mechanical systems in hospital environments, ensuring compliance with healthcare technical standards and supporting the creation of safe, efficient, and resilient clinical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Develop mechanical building services designs, including HVAC, ventilation, domestic water, medical gases, public health systems, and associated plant.
• Produce detailed calculations, equipment selections, and technical specifications in line with HTMs, HBNs, CIBSE guidelines, and other healthcare regulations.
• Coordinate mechanical layouts using BIM/3D modelling tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).

Project Delivery

• Prepare design drawings, reports, schedules, and tender documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, electrical, clinical planners) to ensure integrated solutions.
• Support project design reviews, risk assessments, and technical workshops.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all designs meet healthcare engineering requirements, infection control standards, and hospital operational needs.
• Conduct engineering assessments, surveys, and performance evaluations of existing hospital systems.
• Provide technical input on energy efficiency, sustainability, and low–carbon initiatives.

Construction Support

• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and commissioning plans.
• Attend site meetings, carry out inspections, and provide technical guidance during installation and commissioning stages.
• Support testing, validation, and handover of mechanical systems for clinical use.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent (preferred).
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services designs for hospitals or other complex healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards including HTM (Health Technical Memoranda), HBN (Health Building Notes), and UK building regulations.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES, Hevacomp, or similar.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!