Mechanical Design Engineer

Anderselite; Chelmsley Wood; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national building services contractor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Chelmsley Wood. The role involves preparing design drawings and contributing to decarbonisation projects. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and several years of experience using Mechanical Design Software. A competitive salary around £50,000 per annum, plus benefits including in-house training and a pension scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Full in-house training

Career development path

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Free annual health check

30 days annual leave

Company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' design experience in building services.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Develop BMS control strategies and verify onsite.
• Liaise with clients and contractors professionally.

Skills

Mechanical Design Software

Excellent communication skills

Planning and attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MEP

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Birmingham – Permanent

AndersElite are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a national building services contractor based out of their Midlands office near Birmingham. This is a permanent position (available November 2025 onwards) and will offer a salary, depending on experience, of approximately £50,000 per annum plus company benefits.

Our client develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. They also offer turnkey design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large‑scale district heating plant schemes.

They are also now one of the leading manufacturers in the delivery of De‑Carbonisation projects.

Role Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering sustainable energy solutions that support the UK and Europe's transition to low‑carbon infrastructure. You'll contribute to high‑profile projects across healthcare, education, leisure, and high‑rise residential sectors, helping shape greener communities through innovative design. Your scope will include designing general power and lighting systems, boiler plant electrical layouts, CHP generators, circulation pumps, inverters, and BMS control equipment. You'll work closely with an experienced design team using the latest AutoCAD and MEP 3D software to produce coordinated, build‑ready electrical designs. Your work will directly support the UK's transition to low‑carbon infrastructure, helping deliver energy‑efficient systems that reduce emissions and contribute to national decarbonisation goals.

Duties

• Prepare relevant mechanical design drawings, calculations, plant selections, BOM, and specifications.
• Develop project specific BMS control strategies for implementation and follow through to verification onsite.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Attendance at project design meetings when required.
• Ability to work in conjunction with contracts managers and commissioning teams to assist in the commissioning process including proofing and streamlining of BMS controls operation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, suppliers, contractors and other relevant authorities as necessary at an extremely professional level.
• Travel to company sites across the UK may be required occasionally.

Role Requirements

• Educated to HNC/HND level in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum of three years' design experience within building services.
• Experience of using Mechanical Design Software.
• Knowledge of legislation, standards, safe working practices and environmental best practices would be desirable.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure on one's own initiatives to achieve self and team target.
• Experience in using AutoCAD, MEP, or Revit packages.

Remuneration

This position offers a competitive salary and is largely dependent on experience so candidates at intermediate or a more senior level can be considered, however it is expected that basic salary range would be circa £50,000 per year with additional company benefits. These include full in‑house training and career development path, competitive pension scheme, Life assurance scheme, Free annual health check during working hours, 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service and company social events.

Application

In order to apply for this position, which is available from November 2025 onwards, please upload your CV in the first instance and you will be contacted should your experience meet the criteria outlined above.