Mechanical Design Engineer

Aztrum; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4 days in office

Career progression

Job summary

Aztrum, a bespoke MEP and Sustainability Consultancy in St Albans, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their friendly team. This is a hybrid role (4 days in the office) delivering detailed HVAC designs for healthcare, residential, education and commercial schemes for public and private sector clients.

You will model in 2D/3D using AutoCAD and Revit, design to BIM Level 2, and optimise energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• UK consultancy experience in HVAC design for healthcare, residential and commercial schemes.
• Knowledge of PAS 1192-5 and energy efficiency best practices.
• Ability to work across multi-discipline teams and manage design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D/3D HVAC models, heat load, duct and piping sizing, equipment selection.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, schematics and specs in line with codes.
• Design to BIM Level 2 and ensure clash-free layouts with other disciplines.
• Attend meetings, respond to RFIs, and visit sites to monitor progress.

Skills

HVAC design

Heat load calcs

Duct sizing

Piping sizing

Equipment selection

Collaboration

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

IES

Open Buildings

Elite

Job description

My client, a bespoke MEP and Sustainability Consultancy based in St Albans, is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their friendly team.

This is a hybrid role, offering varied projects spanning residential, educational and industrial builds. You will also have the chance to complete detailed designs for churches and historic developments. Thiis opportunity is available with a market leading Consultancy who specialise in sustainable builds and MEP design.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to complete detailed HVAC designs using AutoCAD and Revit for healthcare, residential, education and commercial development projects for both public and private sector clients.

You will also be expected to:

• Complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, IES, Open Buildings or Elite).
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements.
• Design to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192–5.
• Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers to ensure coordinated MEP layouts and avoid design clashes.
• Attend internal and client meetings to resolve design issues/queries and align project objectives.
• Review designs submitted by the team and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction.
• Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost–effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on design projects and check technical work.

This role offers a hybrid working (4 days a week in the office), a friendly and supportive team, career progression and career progression.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have experience working for UK based Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs for healthcare, residential and commercial schemes. Design experience for industrial and retail sites is also a bonus.

You are also required to have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes and have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero.

Candidates are required to have a valid UK driving licence to visit sites across the region.