Mechanical Design Engineer

Elite Hire Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy M&E contracting environment in Birmingham. You will develop mechanical building services designs, perform thermal modelling with IES, and produce drawings and specifications for HVAC systems.

The role suits a postgraduate or degree-qualified engineer with knowledge of HVAC, IES modelling, and ductwork design, offering a clear path for professional development and chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Some experience within mechanical building services design.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical installations.
• Experience or working knowledge of IES modelling software.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and heating and cooling load calculations.
• Knowledge of ductwork design and ventilation systems.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design software.
• Chartered status desirable, or working towards chartership.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• Carry out thermal modelling using IES software.
• Complete heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design HVAC systems, including ventilation and air conditioning.
• Undertake ductwork design, sizing and calculations.
• Produce mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants and other design disciplines.
• Provide technical support to site and installation teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with design reviews, value engineering and technical problem-solving.

Skills

HVAC systems

IES modelling

Thermal modelling

Ductwork design

Mechanical CAD

Heating/cooling calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Mechanical design software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Location: Birmimgham

Salary: £36,000 - £43,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

We are working with an established M&E contractor who is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a postgraduate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop their career within a busy M&E contracting environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, alongside some practical experience in mechanical building services design.

You will have knowledge of HVAC systems, IES modelling and mechanical design software, with the ability to undertake thermal modelling, heating and cooling load calculations and mechanical design.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• Carry out thermal modelling using IES software.
• Complete heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design HVAC systems, including ventilation and air conditioning.
• Undertake ductwork design, sizing and calculations.
• Produce mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants and other design disciplines.
• Provide technical support to site and installation teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with design reviews, value engineering and technical problem-solving.

Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Some experience within mechanical building services design.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical installations.
• Experience or working knowledge of IES modelling software.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and heating and cooling load calculations.
• Knowledge of ductwork design and ventilation systems.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design software.
• Chartered status desirable, or working towards chartership.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• £36,000 - £43,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop within an established M&E contractor.
• Exposure to a variety of building services projects.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression