Mechanical Design Engineer

Code Resources LTD; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the UK is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to support low-carbon energy projects. You'll be involved in delivering mechanical designs and interpreting client requirements. Key qualifications include an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and experience in design areas like HVAC and renewable energy. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing and gym benefits

EV charging facilities where available

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline; degree preferred.
• Design experience within areas like Building Services, CHP, boilers/heating, HVAC, or renewable energy.
• Competent in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design of distributed energy schemes and district heating networks.
• Interpreting and documenting client and project requirements.
• Carrying out engineering calculations and assisting with equipment selection.
• Producing schematics and detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintaining cost awareness within designs.

Skills

Design experience in Building Services

Competency in AutoCAD

Full UK manual driving license

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate)

Location

Blackburn or Glasgow

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK–based energy and engineering consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of low–carbon energy infrastructure. They work across both the public and private sectors, supporting hospitals, universities, residential developments, commercial buildings and large–scale urban projects to decarbonise heat and power systems. Their work plays a key role in supporting the UK s Net Zero ambitions through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. They are growing at 20% Yr on Yr and have a team of 125 MEP Engineers across the UK.

The Role

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering design team. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to further develop their technical capability while working on complex, low–carbon energy projects.

You will support the delivery of mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design across district and communal heating systems, energy centres, trigeneration solutions and heat pump technologies. Projects vary in scale and stage, offering exposure to surveys, site visits, calculations and client–facing work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres and district heating networks
• Interpreting and documenting client and project requirements
• Carrying out engineering calculations and assisting with equipment selection
• Producing schematics and detailed drawings using AutoCAD
• Maintaining awareness of cost implications within designs
• Assisting with design issue resolution and risk mitigation
• Ensuring compliance with CDM requirements and internal processes
• Supporting HAZOP studies, risk assessments and tender documentation

What You ll Need

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline (degree preferred)
• Design experience within one or more of the following areas: Building Services, CHP, boilers/heating, HVAC, steam, air handling, cooling or renewable energy (e.g. heat pumps or solar)
• Competent in AutoCAD
• Full UK manual driving licence

The Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (GBP35–45k)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (death–in–service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Access to wellbeing and gym benefits
• EV charging facilities where available