Mechanical Design Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Healthcare scheme

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Team socials and events

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Leeds for a full-time permanent role. You will join a building services consultancy and work across RIBA Stages 0–5, delivering coordinated mechanical designs within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers strong support for professional development and opportunities to mentor junior staff while handling a range of projects across markets. A competitive salary and benefits package accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/D in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Proficient with relevant industry design software.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A strong team player who is also able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Prepare load calculations and apply for utility connections.
• Produce detailed mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, other design teams and contractors.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.

Skills

Industry design software

Team player / independent

Time management

Education

Degree or HNC/D in relevant subject

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds

Employment: Full–Time Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established Building Services Consultancy, with opportunities available across their Nottingham and Leeds offices.

This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to build on your existing building services design experience, with strong support and encouragement for your professional development.

The Role

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team consisting of Building Services Designers, Revit Technicians, Building Physicists and Document Controllers.

You will be involved in a wide range of projects across numerous market sectors, delivering services from feasibility through to detailed and fully coordinated design for installation purposes, covering RIBA Stages 0–5.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your workload with limited supervision.
• Deliver coordinated design working alongside colleagues from other disciplines.
• Maintain an up–to–date knowledge of current industry regulatory and design standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineering staff and apprentices, providing clear guidance and direction.
• Assist with setting design strategy.
• QA documents, designs and drawings prior to issue to ensure required standards are maintained.
• Liaise professionally with clients, professional teams, contractors and staff at all levels.
• Contribute to project delivery, leading small multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.
• Undertake feasibility studies and surveys.
• Prepare load calculations and apply for utility connections.
• Produce detailed electrical services designs.
• Undertake subcontractor design drawing and technical submission reviews.
• Undertake site quality and legislative inspections and prepare associated reports.
• Use industry design guides, British Standards and Building Regulations.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Professional membership – desirable.
• Degree or HNC/D in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Proficient with relevant industry design software.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with a flexible attitude.
• A strong team player who is also able to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full–time permanent employment – 40 hours per week.
• Full support and guidance for personal and professional development.
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 statutory days).
• Healthcare scheme providing financial support for optometry, dental and other healthcare services.
• Contributory pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Easily accessible office locations, well served by public transport.
• Team socials and events.