Mechanical Building Services Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension with employer contribution

Job summary

RGB Recruitment in Northampton seeks a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to develop mechanical and public health designs for residential and accommodation projects, supporting from design through to handover.

You will work with estimating, BIM and project teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety and relevant standards, while liaising with subcontractors and suppliers for plant and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and public health building services design.
• Comprehensive knowledge across mechanical and public health services.
• Experience across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a 'right first time' approach.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve design challenges.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Buildings requirements.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting understanding.
• Ability to collaborate with developers, architects, engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and public health designs across residential and accommodation projects.
• Support estimating with tender documents for design and build projects.
• Work with BIM team to develop 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure designs comply with employer requirements and standards.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for plant and equipment.
• Attend design and project meetings; propose alternative design solutions.
• Monitor design progress and produce progress reports.

Skills

Mechanical design

Public health design

Multipe projects

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Building Safety Act knowledge

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Education

Level 4/5 qualification in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP60,000

Job Type: Full Time

The Company

An established and employee–owned building services specialist is looking to strengthen its Living design team with an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer.

The business delivers mechanical and electrical building services solutions across a range of residential and accommodation–led developments, including high–rise residential, student accommodation and hotels.

You’ll have exposure to the full project lifecycle, working closely with estimating, BIM and project delivery teams alongside developers, architects, contractors and specialist subcontractors. The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical development and long–term career progression.

The Role

As a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing mechanical and public health building services designs across a range of residential and accommodation projects, supporting delivery from initial design through to BSRIA Stage 6 and project handover.

The role will include:

• Developing mechanical and public health designs through the various project stages up to BSRIA Stage 6


• Supporting the estimating team with the production of tenders for design and build projects


• Working with the BIM team to develop spatially coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings


• Supporting project teams throughout installation, commissioning and handover


• Ensuring designs comply with employer requirements, statutory requirements and relevant technical standards


• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, environmental requirements and quality standards


• Liaising with specialist subcontractors involved in project delivery


• Working with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the correct application of mechanical plant and equipment


• Attending and contributing to internal and external design and project meetings


• Identifying and proposing alternative design solutions where they provide technical or commercial benefits


• Monitoring design progress and producing design progress reports


• Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively


• Continuing to develop technical knowledge through CPD, training and hands–on project experience

Requirements

The successful Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer will ideally have:

• Proven experience in mechanical and public health building services design


• Comprehensive technical knowledge across mechanical and public health services


• Experience working across multiple projects within a fast–paced environment


• Strong attention to detail and a 'right first time' approach


• Good problem–solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve design challenges


• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and requirements relating to Higher Risk Buildings


• Commercial awareness and an understanding of developing designs within agreed cost plans and budgets


• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, architects, structural engineers, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors


• Clear and concise communication skills, both internally and externally


• Strong organisation and time management skills


• A minimum Level 4/5 qualification relevant to Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering


• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary


• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays


• Company car or car allowance


• Private healthcare


• Life insurance


• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution


• Enhanced maternity and adoption package


• Enhanced paternity package


• Flexible holiday scheme


• Employee–owned business


• Excellent working environment


• Ongoing technical and personal development


• Clear opportunities for career progression

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to join an established building services business and work on a diverse portfolio of residential–led developments, including high–rise and technically complex projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical and public health design packages, work closely with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle. With a strong focus on development and progression, the role provides an excellent platform for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career.