Mechanical Design Engineer

Calibre Search; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CPD support

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer for a building services consultancy in the UK. The role covers healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and other sectors, with exposure to diverse projects and a clear path toward senior engineering.

You will support design from concept through construction, run calculations, produce drawings and specifications, and coordinate with electrical, structural and architectural teams.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
• Experience in a building services or M&E consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation and domestic water systems.
• Experience undertaking mechanical design calculations.
• Ability to produce technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Revit.
• Understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, domestic water and associated mechanical systems.
• Undertake engineering calculations, including heating and cooling loads, ventilation rates and pipe sizing.
• Produce mechanical design drawings, specifications, technical reports and equipment schedules.
• Assist with plant and equipment selection and specification.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support senior engineers with technical reviews, tender documentation and construction-stage queries.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design professionals.
• Contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient and low-carbon design solutions.

Skills

3-4 years exp

HVAC systems

Building services

Multidisciplinary team

Education

HNC/HND in ME Eng

Degree in Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Building Services Consultancy | 3–4 Years' Experience

An established independent building services engineering consultancy is looking to recruit an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects within healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial, retail and leisure sectors, the consultancy delivers mechanical and electrical building services design solutions for a varied client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer with 3–4+ years' experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll gain exposure to a varied project portfolio, develop your technical expertise and work towards becoming a Senior Engineer within an established building services consultancy.

The Role

Working alongside experienced mechanical and electrical engineers, you will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

You will take responsibility for allocated design tasks, undertake engineering calculations, produce technical drawings and specifications, and work closely with senior engineers and other design professionals to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), domestic water and associated mechanical systems.
• Undertake engineering calculations, including heating and cooling loads, ventilation rates and pipe sizing.
• Produce mechanical design drawings, specifications, technical reports and equipment schedules.
• Assist with plant and equipment selection and specification.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support senior engineers with technical reviews, tender documentation and construction-stage queries.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design professionals.
• Contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient and low-carbon design solutions.

What They're Looking For

The consultancy is keen to hear from candidates with:

• Approximately 3–4 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
• Experience working within a building services or M&E consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation and domestic water systems.
• Experience undertaking mechanical design calculations.
• Ability to produce technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Revit.
• Understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and developing technical expertise.
• An HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Working towards CIBSE or IMechE membership, or professional registration, would also be beneficial.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing CPD support and professional development.
• Support towards professional qualifications and accreditation.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and promotion.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long term career development within an established consultancy.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within a growing business.