Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Hays Building; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham office. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, providing technical support and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts. You'll be involved from feasibility through to detailed design, ensuring high-quality outcomes. The company values professional development and offers a supportive environment for growth. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a role that challenges you while providing a clear progression path, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 statutory days)

Healthcare scheme

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for team socials and events

Full support for personal and professional development

Easily accessible office by public transport

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in design software and strong organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver coordinated designs for installation across various market sectors.

Skills

Proficiency with relevant industry design software

Good time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Mentoring junior engineering staff

Client liaison skills

Experience in QA documents

Skills in undertaking feasibility studies

Education

Degree or HNC/D in relevant subject

Professional membership

Job description

Want to work for a company that can offer you the right progression path? Like to work for a well-established organisation?
Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading privately owned Building Services Consultancy. They have a permanent vacancy for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer based within their Nottingham office.

Your new role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will provide technical support and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team consisting of Building Services Designers, Revit Technicians, Building Physicists, and Document Controllers. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across various market sectors, delivering services from feasibility through to detailed and fully coordinated design for installation purposes (RIBA stages 0 to 5).

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree or HNC/D in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Professional membership (desirable).
• Proficiency with relevant industry design software.
• Good time management and organisational skills with a flexible attitude.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in delivering coordinated designs alongside colleagues from other disciplines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry regulatory and design standards.
• Skills in supervising and mentoring junior engineering staff and apprentices.
• The ability to assist with setting design strategies.
• Experience in QA documents, design, and drawings prior to issue.
• Professional liaison skills with clients, professional teams, contractors, and staff at all levels.
• Experience in leading small mixed-discipline teams to deliver projects.
• The ability to attend client, design team, and project meetings.
• Skills in undertaking feasibility studies and surveys.
• Experience in preparing load calculations and applying for utility connections.
• Proficiency in producing detailed mechanical services designs.
• Experience in reviewing sub-contractor design drawings and technical submissions.
• Skills in undertaking site quality and legislative inspections and preparing associated reports.
• Knowledge of using industry design guides, British Standards, and Building Regulations.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary.
• Full-time employment (40 hours per week).
• Full support and guidance for personal and professional development.
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 statutory days).
• Healthcare scheme providing financial support for optometry, dental, and other healthcare services.
• Contributory pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Easily accessible office, well served by public transport.
• Opportunities to participate in team socials and events.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.