Mechanical Design Engineer

Durata UK Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Health Shield benefits

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Durata is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical building services from concept through detailed design for our critical infrastructure projects. You will work with project teams to deliver high‑quality, technically sound solutions across our modular data centre and power projects.

The role requires a minimum HNC in Mechanical or Building Services, a full UK driving licence, and hands‑on experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical or Building Services (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles.
• Experience preparing detailed design calculations.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM software is advantageous.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across design and project teams.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Health Shield benefits
• Electric car scheme

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Preparation of detailed design calculations.
• Liaising with the full design and project teams, developing schemes to suit client requirements.
• Managing projects and overseeing the installation of systems, ensuring works are completed to the highest standards.
• Design and knowledge of generator pipework installations.
• Estimating costs of mechanical installations and negotiating with subcontractors.
• Use of AutoCAD and/or BIM software.

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Duratais a fast-paced, growing business at the heart of the data centre and critical infrastructure industry. Delivering modular data centres, critical power solutions, and legacy optimisation projects across the globe, we combine in‑house fabrication with rapid, turnkey deployment to support the world’s leading OEMs and data centre operators. As demand for AI and digital infrastructure accelerates, so does our team and we’re looking for driven, detail-focused people who want to grow with us.

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of mechanical building services, from concept through to detailed design, supporting Durata’s project teams in delivering high‑quality, technically sound solutions that meet client requirements across our range of critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Preparation of detailed design calculations associated with the above.
• Liaising with the full design and project teams, developing schemes to suit client requirements.
• Managing projects and overseeing the installation of systems, ensuring works are completed to the highest standards.
• Design and knowledge of generator pipework installations.
• Estimating costs of mechanical installations and negotiating with subcontractors.
• Use of AutoCAD and/or BIM software.

About You

We’re looking for a mechanical design engineer who strives for excellence and takes pride in getting the technical detail right the first time. You’ll be a dedicated, hard‑working individual, comfortable working across full design and project teams, and confident developing schemes that meet exacting client standards on complex, fast‑moving projects.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical or Building Services (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles.
• Experience preparing detailed design calculations.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM software is advantageous.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across design and project teams.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Health Shield benefits
• Electric car scheme