Mechanical Design Engineer

Linea Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linea Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced HVAC Design Engineer for an established MEP contractor in Bristol. You will join a growing design team and own mechanical/HVAC designs across projects from concept to installation.

You will produce detailed HVAC designs, perform calculations, and generate technical drawings while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams. Revit MEP experience is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC design within the building services sector.
• Experience with MEP contractors or design & build.
• Strong knowledge of UK building services standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed HVAC/mechanical designs for commercial, retail and leisure projects.
• Develop designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Carry out heating, cooling, ventilation and air‑conditioning calculations.
• Produce technical drawings, schematics and design documentation.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical systems

Coordination skills

Revit MEP

Job description

HVAC Design Engineer - MEP Contractor

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Sector: Building Services / MEP

The Opportunity

We are working with an established MEP contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to join their growing design team.

The business delivers high-quality mechanical and electrical services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and leisure projects, working closely with clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors from design through to delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong HVAC Engineer looking to join a contractor where they can take ownership of designs and be involved throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As an HVAC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing mechanical/HVAC designs across a range of projects, ensuring designs are technically compliant, coordinated and suitable for installation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed HVAC and mechanical designs for commercial, retail and leisure projects.
• Developing designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Carrying out heating, cooling, ventilation and air-conditioning calculations.
• Producing technical drawings, schematics and design documentation.
• Working closely with the wider MEP design and project teams.
• Coordinating designs with electrical, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Supporting the project team through construction and resolving technical/design queries.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and project specifications.
• Reviewing and contributing to technical submissions and design reviews.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as an HVAC / Mechanical Design Engineer within the building services sector.
• Experience working for an MEP contractor, mechanical contractor or design & build business.
• Strong HVAC and mechanical building services knowledge.
• Experience across commercial, retail, leisure or similar projects.
• Good understanding of UK building services standards and regulations.
• Experience producing coordinated mechanical designs and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project team.
• Revit MEP experience would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Join an established and growing MEP contractor.
• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, retail and leisure projects.
• Opportunity to work across projects from design through to delivery.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work within a technically driven and collaborative design team.