Mechanical Design Engineer

JP Engineering; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Engineering in the Essex area is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer capable of leading design from concept to detailed delivery on building services projects. The role covers HVAC, water services and related mechanical systems, with strong emphasis on producing drawings, calculations and documentation.

Senior engineers will take ownership of projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with architects, contractors and clients to ensure successful delivery on-site and in tender stages.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• UK building services standards and regulations understanding.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• HVAC, heating, ventilation and cooling system design.
• Domestic water services and associated mechanical systems.
• Producing mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out heating and cooling load calculations.
• Equipment and plant selection.
• Producing design calculations and technical documentation.
• Working with architects, contractors, clients and other design disciplines.
• Attending site visits and design/project meetings where required.
• Senior level ownership and technical leadership.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Essex | Permanent | Building Services

Mechanical Building Services Engineers – exciting opportunity with an established building services business.

An established and growing building services engineering business is looking to strengthen its design team with a Mechanical Design Engineer and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to work on a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and/or industrial building services projects, taking designs from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

• Mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• HVAC, heating, ventilation and cooling system design.
• Domestic water services and associated mechanical systems.
• Producing mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out heating and cooling load calculations.
• Equipment and plant selection.
• Producing design calculations and technical documentation.
• Working with architects, contractors, clients and other design disciplines.
• Supporting projects from concept and tender through to construction.
• Reviewing designs and providing practical engineering solutions.
• Attending site visits and design/project meetings where required.

At Senior level, you'll take greater ownership of projects, provide technical leadership and support more junior members of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in mechanical building services design.
• Good knowledge of HVAC and associated mechanical systems.
• Experience working on building services projects.
• Strong AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP experience.
• Understanding of relevant UK building services standards and regulations.
• Good technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.

Senior candidates should have demonstrable experience managing mechanical building services designs and delivering projects from concept through to completion.

Location: Essex

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Positions: Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer