Mechanical Design Engineer

Danny Sullivan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major projects in London

Design to construction exposure

Collaborative teams

Career progression

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its London-based building services contracting team. You will deliver mechanical designs for residential and student accommodation projects, guiding them from concept through construction while coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, and clients.

You will develop HVAC and domestic hot water systems, produce calculations and drawings, and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a building services contractor, MEP contractor or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water.
• Experience developing designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant mechanical services standards.
• Ability to produce accurate, practical and coordinated design information.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both design and construction teams.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is preferred, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical building services designs for residential and student accommodation projects.
• Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water systems.
• Produce mechanical calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop coordinated designs suitable for construction and installation.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Assist with design reviews, technical queries and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet relevant UK Building Regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and review technical submissions and design information.
• Attend project and design coordination meetings.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Support projects through construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

HVAC design

Coordination

Design development

Communication

UK standards

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Employer: Mechanical & Building Services Contractor

Sector: Residential & Student Accommodation

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established building services contractor delivering high-quality residential and student accommodation projects across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging projects from design development through to construction and completion. You will work closely with the project delivery team, consultants, subcontractors and clients to ensure mechanical designs are practical, coordinated and suitable for installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical building services designs for residential and student accommodation projects.
• Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water systems.
• Produce mechanical calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop coordinated designs suitable for construction and installation.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Assist with design reviews, technical queries and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet relevant UK Building Regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and review technical submissions and design information.
• Attend project and design coordination meetings.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Support projects through construction, commissioning and handover.

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a building services contractor, MEP contractor or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water.
• Experience developing designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant mechanical services standards.
• Ability to produce accurate, practical and coordinated design information.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both design and construction teams.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is preferred, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major residential and student accommodation developments across London.
• Exposure to projects from design through to construction and completion.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project, engineering and construction teams.
• Career progression within a growing contractor.

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.