Mechanical Design Engineer

Aztrum; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading Sustainability Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Hull. This role involves completing detailed HVAC designs for various projects, including residential and commercial developments across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and experience managing projects. The position offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a hybrid work model requiring office presence three days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with detailed HVAC designs for residential, commercial, or solar farms.
• Knowledge of PAS 1192–5 and RIBA stage 4.
• Understanding of BREEAM and net zero.

Responsibilities

• Complete HVAC designs for various projects across the UK.
• Perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning designs.
• Conduct site visits to monitor compliance with designs.

Skills

HVAC design

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

BREEAM

Education

BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAP

Elite

Job description

Overview

My client, a market leading Sustainability Consultancy who specialise in sustainable and Eco–friendly builds, is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Hull.

You will be required to work from the office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will join an experienced team to complete HVAC designs for Passivhaus Estates, modular buildings, solar farms, commercial, residential and industrial developments across the UK.
• As Mechanical Design Engineer you will be expected to complete detailed mechanical designs including heating, ventilation, domestic hot and cold water systems, air source heat pumps and air–conditioning using AutoCAD and Revit.
• You will also be expected to complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, thermal comfort modelling (TM52/TM59), IES energy modelling and digital twin simulation, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, or Elite).
• You will also prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements.
• The role will also involve:
• – Heating and cooling load assessments
• – Designing to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192–5
• – Low–carbon system design (ASHPs, GSHPs, WSHPs, VRF/VRV)
• – Mechanical ventilation & heat recovery (MVHR)
• – Building Management System (BMS) integration
• – Attend internal external meetings with Clients and Contractors on site 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
• – Liaise with design teams, architectural teams and site engineers to ensure designs are installed to specifications and client requirements
• – Client meetings to discuss design briefs and project progress
• – Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost–effectiveness

Benefits and Work Arrangements

This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits and varied commercial and residential projects across the UK. You will be required to work from the office for 3 days a week.

You will also have the chance to progress your career, mentor team members and have the option to work on varied projects, alongside an experienced and friendly team.

Qualifications

As a Mechanical Design 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 residential, commercial or solar farms using AutoCAD and Revit.

You are also required to have experience managing projects, mentoring team members and have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192–5, RIBA stage 4 and other relevant codes. You will also be expected to have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero and live within commutable distance of Birmingham.

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum for more information regarding the role and team environment.