Mechanical Design Engineer

Ridge and Partners LLP; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP in Winchester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their talented Engineering team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on various projects across education, commercial, retail, and more.

The successful candidate will deliver mechanical building services designs, collaborate with project teams, and ensure compliance with all regulations. An accredited degree in Building Services Engineering is essential, along with proven experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Design role.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with IES and Hevacomp beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical building services designs.
• Liaise with project teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and health safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive and organized approach

Attention to detail

Technical capability

Education

Accredited degree in Building Services Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Due to continued growth in demand for our expertise, we have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced and talented Engineering team in our Winchester office.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of projects across sectors including education, commercial, retail, industrial and leisure.

At Ridge, you will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. As a Building Services Engineer, you will be responsible for designing systems that enable buildings to perform efficiently, sustainably and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a design team delivering detailed mechanical building services designs
• Liaise closely with internal and external project teams, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors and contractors
• Attend project group and technical meetings
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation and health and safety requirements
• Advise clients and design teams on energy use, sustainability and carbon reduction strategies
• Design site‑specific mechanical systems and equipment
• Oversee and support the installation of building services systems
• Specify maintenance and operational requirements for completed designs
• Use industry-standard software such as CAD and BIM (Revit) to develop designs
• Carry out condition surveys and produce technical reports with recommendations

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, motivated and keen to develop their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking consultancy.

You Will Have

• An accredited degree (or higher qualification) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a similar Mechanical Design role
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to clients and project teams
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
• Ambition and a willingness to learn and develop

Experience with industry-standard software such as IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD and Revit would be beneficial.