Mechanical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Death-in-service cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to join a respected consultancy with a diverse project portfolio and opportunities for career progression. The position involves producing designs for mechanical systems across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

You'll work with an experienced team in a hybrid format, enjoy benefits like private healthcare and 25 days holiday. An ideal fit for someone looking to develop towards a Senior Engineer position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy environment as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Understanding of mechanical design standards.
• Willingness to progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical building services designs across varied sectors.
• Support projects through RIBA stages from concept to detailed design.
• Coordinate with design teams and attend project meetings.

Skills

Experience working as a Mechanical Engineer

Experience designing HVAC and mechanical services systems

Understanding of UK building regulations

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp

IES VE

Job description

Salary

Up to £48,000 (dependant on experience)

Working Pattern

Hybrid – 2 Days Office / 3 Days Home

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a highly respected building services consultancy in Birmingham.

This is an excellent role for a Mechanical Engineer looking to further develop technically while progressing towards Senior Engineer level, working on a diverse portfolio of technically interesting projects across multiple sectors.

The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building services design solutions and is currently involved in a broad range of projects across Education, Communal Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hotels and Listed Buildings. Typical project values range from £12m – £20m, with larger schemes reaching £50m – £60m+.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, gaining exposure across all stages of project delivery within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical building services designs across a range of sectors.
• Design systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated plant.
• Support projects through various RIBA stages, from concept through to detailed design.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external design teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Contribute to the delivery of efficient, sustainable and technically robust design solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or Building Services Engineer within a consultancy environment.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical building services systems.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and mechanical design standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES VE or similar would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and desire to progress professionally.
• Salary up to £48,000 dependant on experience.
• Private healthcare, with the option to add family members.
• Death-in-service cover.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
• Clear opportunity for career progression towards Senior Engineer level.
• Exposure to a varied and technically interesting project portfolio.

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