Mechanical Design Engineer

ReeVR; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

25 days annual leave

Permanent position

Job summary

ReeVR in Derby is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical designs from concept through tender and contract stages. You will work on diverse commercial and industrial projects, with a focus on practical, buildable solutions.

The role requires strong AutoCAD 2D skills, plus experience in HVAC and plumbing calculations, and the ability to interpret architectural drawings and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Essential: Experience in mechanical design.
• Essential: Strong AutoCAD 2D skills, capable of producing drawings independently.
• Essential: Experience with HVAC and plumbing layouts and calculations.
• Essential: Ability to interpret specifications, architectural drawings and project requirements.
• Essential: Good communication and coordination skills.
• Essential: Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical designs from concept through to tender and contract stages.
• Create detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Undertake HVAC and plumbing calculations.
• Work on commercial and industrial projects, including warehouses and large residential developments.
• Coordinate designs with clients, subcontractors and the wider team.
• Attend design meetings and support projects through live design and estimating stages.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

HVAC layouts

Plumbing layouts

Interpret specifications

Communication

MS Word & Excel

Experience in mechanical design

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

IES or H2X

Tender/contract design

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Derby £45,000–£65,000 Permanent

We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a design team working on a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

This is an opportunity for an intermediate to senior-level engineer to take ownership of mechanical designs from initial concept through to tender and contract stages.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in mechanical design.

• Strong AutoCAD 2D skills, with the ability to produce drawings independently.

• Experience with HVAC and plumbing layouts and calculations.

• Ability to interpret specifications, architectural drawings and project requirements.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel.

The Role

• Produce mechanical designs from concept through to tender and contract stages.

• Create detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD.

• Undertake HVAC and plumbing calculations.

• Work on commercial and industrial projects, including warehouses and large residential developments.

• Coordinate designs with clients, subcontractors and the wider team.

• Attend design meetings and support projects through live design and estimating stages.

Desirable Experience

• IES or H2X.

• Revit.

• Experience across tender and contract design.

• Supporting or mentoring junior engineers.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£65,000 total package, depending on experience.

• NEST pension.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Varied projects and opportunity for design ownership.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Working Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm

This Mechanical Design Engineer role would suit someone with strong AutoCAD skills who enjoys developing practical designs, working on varied projects and collaborating with clients and subcontractors.

IES and H2X experience would be advantageous but are not essential.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Derby