Mechanical Design Engineer

Calibre Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with building services experience. You will work on HVAC design calculations and utilize IES for thermal modeling. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and 2+ years in a consultancy. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, flexible working arrangements, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent career development opportunities

Sociable team-oriented environment

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a building services consultancy.
• Experience with IES or strong interest in learning it.
• Familiarity with Revit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design calculations for HVAC and public health systems.
• Use of IES for thermal modelling and environmental analysis.
• Supporting senior engineers on projects.

Skills

Mechanical design calculations for HVAC

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

IES VE

Revit

Job description

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: Up to 45,000 (depending on experience)

A well–established building services consultancy in the heart of Birmingham is seeking a driven and technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer to join their close–knit team.

About the Company

With over a decade of delivering high–quality MEP solutions, this firm prides itself on a personable, flexible approach to projects. They operate with a lean team of around 10 MEP Engineers and maintain strong, long–term relationships with clients across the residential, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. Projects range from feasibility studies and dilapidation reports to detailed designs and plant room upgrades.

This consultancy is deeply networked in the Midlands, with most business generated through repeat clients and long–standing relationships. They also enjoy a strong team culture – often bonding over activity days and social days.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with building services experience, with working knowledge of IES VE for thermal and energy modelling. You'll support on mechanical calculations and project delivery across a wide variety of schemes.

They're looking for someone who is competent working on UK–based schemes and is familiar with a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design calculations for HVAC and public health systems

• Use of IES (or willingness to develop skills in it) for thermal modelling and environmental analysis

• Supporting senior engineers on projects across residential (50%), education, commercial, and industrial sectors

• Working in Revit (preferred but not essential – training available)

• Engaging in feasibility studies and report writing

Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

• 2+ years of experience in a building services consultancy

• Experience with IES or strong interest in learning it

• Familiarity with Revit (advantageous)

• Strong communication and problem–solving skills

• A collaborative mindset suited to a small but highly effective team

Benefits

• Salary up to 45,000

• Flexible working arrangements

• Excellent career development opportunities

• A sociable, team–oriented environment

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects

If you'd like more information then feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.