Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK-based energy consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to enhance their engineering design team. You will focus on mechanical designs for low-carbon energy projects, supporting delivery from concept to detailed design, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates have design experience in innovative fields such as HVAC and renewable energy, with skills in AutoCAD. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including pension, life assurance, and additional leave options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (death-in-service)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to wellbeing and gym benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the design of renewable energy systems.
• Skills in interpreting client project requirements.
• Ability to carry out engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of distributed energy schemes.
• Document client and project requirements.
• Produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD.

Skills

Design experience in Building Services, CHP, boilers/heating

Competent in AutoCAD

Full UK manual driving license

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a lead‑ing 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 20% YoY 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