Mechanical Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Derby to join a design team delivering commercial and industrial projects. You will take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through tender and contract stages, producing detailed 2D drawings and performing HVAC and plumbing calculations.

Ideal candidates have strong AutoCAD 2D skills, experience interpreting specifications and drawings, and good communication to coordinate with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Mechanical design

AutoCAD 2D

HVAC layouts

Plumbing calculations

Communication & coordination

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

IES

H2X

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Mechanical Design EngineerDerby £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 holidaysWorking HoursMonday-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