Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Greater London is seeking a Mechanical Intermediate to develop building-services designs from concept through detailed design, and undertake heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and drainage calculations.

You will size and select mechanical plant, equipment, ductwork and pipework, produce drawings, specifications and schedules, and coordinate with electrical, public health, architectural and structural teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building-services design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and domestic water systems.
• Ability to perform calculations and develop practical, coordinated designs.
• Experience producing specifications, schedules and technical reports.
• Familiarity with relevant design software and drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building–services designs from concept through detailed design.
• Undertake heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and drainage calculations.
• Size and select mechanical plant, equipment, ductwork and pipework.
• Produce and review mechanical drawings, schematics, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, public health, architectural and structural designs.
• Attend design–team meetings and site inspections.
• Review contractor submissions and respond to RFIs.
• Assist with surveys of existing buildings and prepare related reports.
• Support senior engineers and manage allocated tasks within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Calculations

Specifications

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Building Regulations awareness

Education

Relevant mechanical or building-services qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

H2X

Job description

Mechanical Intermediate GBP35k – GBP45k (experience dependant):

Key duties

• Develop mechanical building–services designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Undertake heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and drainage calculations.
• Size and select mechanical plant, equipment, ductwork and pipework.
• Produce and review mechanical drawings, schematics, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, public health, architectural and structural designs.
• Attend design–team meetings, coordination workshops and site inspections.
• Review contractor technical submissions and respond to RFIs.
• Assist with surveys of existing buildings and prepare associated reports.
• Support senior engineers while taking responsibility for allocated areas and smaller projects.
• Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant British Standards.

Experience and skills

• Approximately 3 5 years experience in mechanical building–services design.
• Experience working for an MEP consultancy or similar design organisation.
• Good knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and domestic water systems.
• Able to undertake calculations and develop practical, coordinated design solutions.
• Experience producing specifications, schedules, technical reports and design information.
• Familiarity with software such as IES, Hevacomp, H2X or equivalent would be beneficial.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage allocated tasks and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant mechanical or building–services qualification.
• Progress toward CEng or IEng status would be supported but is not essential.