Mechanical Design Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid contract role. You will develop mechanical system designs, create detailed drawings, and ensure compliance with regulations across a variety of projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with software tools like Revit and AutoCAD. Competitive hourly rates of £40–45 depending on experience are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in complex projects.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical system designs across projects.
• Create in-depth mechanical system drawings and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with industry regulations and standards.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you on the hunt for your next career move?

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to bring their technical expertise to our client's forward–thinking engineering consultancy, on a contract basis. This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement, whereby the chosen applicant will be working three days a week from our client's office, located near Reading. Expand your knowledge and skills across a range of Commercial and Shell and Core projects.

• <>Competitive hourly rate of 40–45 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working arrangement (three days on–site).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical system designs, from concept through to completion, across a variety of Shell and Core and Commercial projects.
• Create in–depth mechanical system drawings, specifications, layout, and model coordination using BIM workflows and other relevant software tools.
• Ensure all designs and works comply with relevant industry regulations, standards, and codes, whilst ensuring buildability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and accuracy.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients, to identify potential issues and implement proactive solutions, whilst managing edits and changes to system designs.
• Promote project development initiatives, focusing on improving design processes, methodologies, and standards, allowing for consistency, sustainability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline, ideally with a chartered status or actively working towards attaining one.
• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, or related position, operating on complex Core and Shell and Commercial projects.
• Significant understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and key elements, with an acknowledgement of relevant industry standards, regulations, and legislation.
• Demonstrable experience with designing and developing mechanical and electrical systems, using relevant software tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks timely and effectively, whilst assuming a proactive mindset.
• Strong problem–solving skills, with a proactive approach to business and project development and growth.