Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

CPD & career development

Chartership support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for our client in Manchester. The role blends mechanical building services design with client interaction, surveys and project management to deliver schemes from concept to handover.

The position offers hybrid working, a salary of 40,000–60,000 DOE, and permanent employment with opportunities across Education, Healthcare and Local Authority sectors.

Qualifications

• This role requires approximately 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Building Services engineering.
• Strong design experience and ability to take projects from brief through delivery.
• Experience with surveys, site attendance and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Produce Mechanical Building Services designs across a varied project portfolio.
• Design and specify heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic water systems and related services.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and technical design information.
• Work mainly with AutoCAD and Revit, plus related software for calculations.
• Attend client meetings, coordinate with Architects and contractors, and support project delivery.
• Travel to site/acting on site as required and manage elements of programme and coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Mechanical design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: 40,000 – 60,000 DOE Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working Employment Type: Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well–established, multidisciplinary property consultancy with over 30 professionals across the UK. Due to continued organic growth and the decision to expand its in–house Building Services capability, our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer looking for greater project ownership than a traditional design–only consultancy position. The successful candidate will combine Mechanical Building Services design with client interaction, surveys, site involvement and project management, taking projects from initial design through to successful delivery. The role would particularly suit a high–level Intermediate or Senior Engineer who enjoys seeing how their designs are implemented in practice and wants the opportunity to manage their own projects.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 40,000 – 60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Professional memberships paid
• Ongoing CPD and career development
• Support towards Chartership where applicable
• Hybrid working available, typically 1–2 days following probation by agreement
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects from design through to completion
• Varied project portfolio across Education, Healthcare, Local Authority and Social Housing
• Opportunity to influence the Mechanical team's design software, systems and processes
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Overview

• Produce Mechanical Building Services designs across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Design and specify mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic water and associated building services.
• Produce calculations, specifications, reports and technical design information.
• Work predominantly using AutoCAD and Revit, alongside appropriate Mechanical design and calculation software.
• Undertake surveys and assessments of existing buildings and services.
• Take projects from initial brief and design through to construction and completion.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Liaise and coordinate with Architects, Engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings, undertake inspections and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Manage elements of programme, coordination and project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Work across projects within Education, Healthcare, Local Authority, Social Housing and other sectors.
• Support the continued development of the consultancy's in–house Mechanical Engineering capability.
• Have the opportunity to recommend and implement improvements to Mechanical design software and processes.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years' experience within Mechanical Building Services Engineering preferred, although candidates at different levels may be considered.
• Strong Mechanical Building Services design experience.
• Experience taking projects beyond design and remaining involved throughout construction and delivery.
• Comfortable undertaking surveys, attending site and dealing directly with contractors.
• Strong client–facing and communication skills.
• Ability to take responsibility for projects rather than operating solely as part of a design production team.
• AutoCAD experience required, with Revit experience highly advantageous.
• Experience with Mechanical calculation/design software; the business is flexible regarding specific packages.
• Strong understanding of how Mechanical designs are practically coordinated and delivered on site.
• Chartered, nearly Chartered or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous contractor–side or design–and–build experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.