Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking two Mechanical Design Engineers to join its expanding design team in the UK, with options to base in Kettering or Fareham. You will design and develop mechanical building services across healthcare and other demanding environments, collaborating with electrical engineers and CAD technicians to deliver robust solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves hands‑on calculations, coordination with the Revit/CAD team, and occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and building services design.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical building services designs.
• Develop mechanical services layouts, schematics and design information.
• Undertake mechanical calculations in line with British Standards.
• Develop practical and efficient mechanical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs meet employers' requirements and regulations.
• Support wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables.
• Attend internal and external design team meetings.
• Communicate design solutions to stakeholders and clients.
• Assist with collation of project information.
• Work with Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information.
• Manage allocated tasks to meet deadlines.
• Support sustainable and low‑carbon engineering solutions.
• Attend site visits and client meetings when required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

A well–established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor is looking to appoint 2x Mechanical Design Engineers to join its growing design team, with opportunities available from either its Kettering or Fareham office.

The business provides mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and commissioning, with a particular specialism in the healthcare sector. Its portfolio includes high–end care homes, hospitals and hotels, alongside projects across the industrial, refurbishment, residential, commercial, retail, education, sport and leisure sectors.

Building services design projects typically range from GBP1.5m to GBP6m, providing the successful Mechanical Design Engineer with exposure to sizeable and technically varied projects. The business also works across low–carbon engineering and renewable technologies, providing engineers with the opportunity to contribute to more sustainable building services solutions.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing mechanical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, with a strong focus on healthcare and other technically demanding environments.

Working alongside Electrical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and wider project teams, you'll help deliver coordinated and technically robust mechanical designs throughout the project lifecycle.

The role will include:

• Producing detailed mechanical building services designs
• Developing mechanical services layouts, schematics and design information
• Undertaking mechanical calculations in accordance with relevant British Standards
• Developing practical and efficient mechanical engineering solutions
• Ensuring designs meet employers' requirements, British Standards and applicable regulations
• Supporting the wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables
• Attending internal and external design team meetings
• Communicating design solutions to internal stakeholders and external clients
• Assisting with the collation and dissemination of project information
• Working closely with the Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information
• Managing allocated tasks to ensure project deadlines are achieved
• Supporting sustainable and low–carbon engineering solutions
• Attending occasional site visits and client meetings where required

Requirements

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have:

• Experience within a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment
• Previous experience producing mechanical building services designs
• HNC/HND or degree within Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and building services design
• Experience using CAD software
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings

Desirable experience includes

• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• Experience across HVAC and mechanical building services systems
• Experience within healthcare projects
• Experience working on commercial, residential or other complex building services projects
• Knowledge of low–carbon and renewable technologies

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional annual leave based on length of service, increasing at 3, 6 and 12 years, capped at 28 days
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Flexi–time of one hour either side of standard working hours
• Early finish on Fridays
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• Company mobile/phone allowance
• Company car or car allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong opportunities for internal progression