Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Pertemps Tm; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity package

Enhanced paternity package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps Tm is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer in Northampton. Join an employee-owned specialist in building services, working on a variety of projects from high-rise residential to hotels.

In this role, you will develop designs, support project teams, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The company offers a great working environment and numerous benefits, including 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and public health designs through various project stages.
• Support the estimating team with tenders for design and build projects.
• Work with the BIM team to develop spatially coordinated 3D models.
• Ensure designs comply with employer and statutory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical and public health design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Level 4/5 qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Location: Northampton
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000
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

• 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

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and adoption package
• Enhanced paternity package
• Employee-owned business
• Excellent working environment
• Ongoing technical and personal development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Keywords

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