Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services

Morgan Hunt; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Mechanical / Senior Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services Engineering team in Glasgow. You will deliver mechanical building services designs across the full project lifecycle, working with clients, contractors and architects to provide effective HVAC and building services solutions.

The role involves producing calculations and drawings, coordinating with other disciplines, attending meetings and supporting commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in building services, MEP or mechanical design is essential.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and building services systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical building services designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Design HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Perform heat loss/gain, pipe sizing and duct sizing calculations.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Attend design and project meetings and liaise with clients and contractors.
• Support commissioning and project handover processes.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and project requirements.
• Incorporate energy efficiency and sustainable design principles.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Calculations & drawings

Project teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/BIM

Job description

We are currently seeking a Mechanical / Senior Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to work on a variety of projects, providing mechanical design solutions across the full project lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Project sectors include Offices, Laboratories, Research Facilities, Education and more.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering mechanical building services designs, supporting project delivery and working closely with clients, contractors, architects and other engineering disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing mechanical building services designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports
• Designing HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
• Undertaking heat loss, heat gain, pipe sizing, pump sizing and duct sizing calculations
• Coordinating mechanical designs with other disciplines
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Attending design and project meetings
• Undertaking site visits and supporting the resolution of technical issues
• Assisting with commissioning and project handover
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and project requirements
• Incorporating energy efficiency and sustainable design principles into projects
• Supporting junior engineers and CAD/BIM technicians where required
• Managing your own workload and delivering work to agreed deadlines

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within building services, MEP or mechanical design
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Experience with relevant design calculations and technical documentation
• Good knowledge of HVAC and building services systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and professional development
• Enhanced pension
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.