Mechanical Design Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Thame is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers exceptional career development opportunities, including a clear path to head your own department. You will be responsible for creating detailed mechanical drawings and ensuring compliance with technical standards while collaborating closely with clients and contractors.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Progression to head of department

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Building Services.
• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Carry out engineering calculations (heat loss, pipework sizing).
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Engineering Calculations

AutoCAD

Education

Building Service related degree or HNC

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

40,000 – 45,000 + Company Bonus + Progression to head of department

Thame

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar looking for exceptional career development, a tight–nit growing company and with a clear route to head your own department?

Join a dynamic company that has been delivering expert mechanical design solutions for nearly three decades. They specialise in providing comprehensive design packages for renewable heating systems, domestic hot water, fire suppression, and ventilation. Their projects span new build developments and a wide range of commercial applications, combining sustainability with cutting–edge engineering.

In this hands–on design role, you'll create detailed mechanical drawings, carry out engineering calculations, and help deliver fully coordinated building services designs. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and other team members, attend project meetings, and support the delivery of installation–ready designs. Using tools like AutoCAD and Revit, you'll help ensure projects meet all technical standards, stay compliant, and run smoothly from start to finish.

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar looking to grow with a company and eventually manage your own department, then please apply here.

THE ROLE

• Produce detailed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD (Revit experience is a bonus).
• Carry out key engineering calculations (e.g. heat loss, pipework, duct sizing)
• Prepare equipment schedules to meet project specs and standards
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations and technical requirements
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

THE PERSON

• Building Service related degree or HNC
• Mechanical Design Engineer (building services) or similar
• Experience with AutoCAD

REFERENCE: BBBH19303A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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