Mechanical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave

Annual performance bonus

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Private GP access

Discounted gym membership

Volunteering days and CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Winchester office. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering robust building services designs across all project stages, collaborating with architects and contractors.

The role emphasises professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression, with hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Mechanical Building Services design.
• Consultancy or contractor design experience.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical building services designs from concept to detailed design.
• Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and public health systems.
• Prepare calculations, reports and specifications.
• Attend client and design meetings and liaise with teams.
• Ensure designs meet regulations and sustainability goals.
• Support projects through construction and handover.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client-facing

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Building Services - Winchester

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Winchester office of a well-established, employee-focused multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative engineering and design solutions across the UK.

The business provides integrated consultancy services across the built environment, delivering projects from concept through to completion. Their Building Services division works across a diverse portfolio of developments, including education, commercial, retail, industrial, leisure, healthcare and residential projects, delivering sustainable and technically innovative Mechanical and Electrical design solutions.

With continued growth across the business, they are looking to expand their Mechanical Building Services team by appointing a Mechanical Design Engineer who is looking to develop their technical expertise while working on a wide variety of prestigious projects.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Mechanical Building Services designs across all stages of a project. Working closely with experienced engineers, architects, contractors and other consultants, you'll contribute to the design of efficient, sustainable and technically robust building services systems.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a consultancy that places a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence and long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Produce Mechanical Building Services designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and public health systems.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Attend client, design and technical coordination meetings.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, British Standards and health & safety legislation.
• Provide advice on sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies.
• Carry out building surveys and produce technical reports with recommendations.
• Support the delivery of projects through construction and installation phases.
• Produce and develop designs using industry-standard software including Revit, AutoCAD, IES and Hevacomp.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a Mechanical Building Services Design role.
• Consultancy or contractor design experience.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Building Services design principles.
• Experience using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES and Hevacomp.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.
• A proactive attitude with a desire to continue developing professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Private GP access.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Three paid volunteering days each year.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Clear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies, working on technically challenging Mechanical Building Services projects across a broad range of sectors. You'll benefit from exposure to prestigious developments, structured mentoring, excellent career progression and a flexible working environment within an experienced and supportive engineering team.

If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – .