Mechanical Design Engineer

King & Moffatt Building Services; Ratho; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services company in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. You will design and deliver mechanical systems in a predominantly office-based role, ensuring compliance with local building regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and is proficient in design software such as Hevacomp and Carrier HAP. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development support, and health and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness programs

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering building services for construction.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Good knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS & EN Irish, UK standards or ASHRAE.

Responsibilities

• Design in conjunction with fire strategy reports and regulations.
• Attend design team meetings and carry out site surveys.
• Produce heating/cooling load calculations using industry software.
• Size and select ventilation and water equipment.
• Detail mechanical layouts and schematics for build.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Design Software Proficiency

Knowledge of Standards (CIBSE, BS, IS)

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

Hevacomp

Carrier HAP

CyMap

IES/TAS

Job description

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we are now looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Edinburgh. You will be joining an experienced team, in a pre-dominantly office based role, and be responsible for developing and delivering mechanical designs to facilitate safe and compliant installations on site.

Responsibilities

• Designing in conjunction with fire strategy reports, local building regulations & planning authority requirements.
• Attending Design team meetings.
• Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where applicable.
• Producing heating/cooling (thermal modelling) and ventilation load calculations using industry software.
• Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHP, boilers, plate heat exchangers etc.
• Producing above ground drainage calculations and sizing of drainage systems.
• Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc).
• Producing pipe and duct sizing calculations using industry software or other desktop spreadsheets.
• Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential).
• Producing stage reports & presentations.
• Preparing Designers Risk Assessment and Mitigation Reports.
• Detailing mechanical layouts & schematics for build.
• Meeting project delivery deadlines.
• Production of detailed design and survey reports.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Mechanical Engineering building services for construction.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS &EN Irish, UK standards or ASHRAE.
• Working knowledge of design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES/TAS required.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King And Moffatt, we also offer the following:

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs
• Bike to work scheme

Equal Opportunity

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.