Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Zest 4 Talent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

32 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Mentoring towards Chartership

Career progression

Collaborative office environment

Sustainable engineering projects

Job summary

Zest 4 Talent is recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering consultancy in Nottingham for a Building Services Engineer (MEP). You’ll design and deliver mechanical and electrical building services from concept to completion, working from the Nottingham office with a focus on sustainable, low‑carbon solutions.

You will collaborate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, produce calculations and specifications, coordinate BIM models (Revit, AutoCAD), and support site surveys,

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related built-environment discipline.
• Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, ideally around five years, in an MEP consultancy or design-and-build environment.
• Experience supporting projects through design, coordination, site inspections and commissioning.
• Good working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and relevant engineering calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Producing engineering calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Creating and coordinating BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Working closely with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Carrying out site surveys, inspections and commissioning support.
• Developing practical, low–carbon engineering solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and industry standards.

Skills

Building services design

Revit

AutoCAD

Sustainable design

Team collaboration

Site inspections

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Building Services Engineer (M&E)

Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to GBP60,000 depending on experience

Join a Growing Consultancy Where Your Career Can Thrive

Are you an experienced Building Services Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing engineering consultancy that delivers innovative, sustainable Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play an integral role in delivering projects from concept through to completion while developing your technical expertise and progressing your career.

The Role

Working from the Nottingham office, you'll be involved throughout the RIBA Plan of Work, supporting the design, coordination and delivery of high–quality building services solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Producing engineering calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Creating and coordinating BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Working closely with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Carrying out site surveys, inspections and commissioning support.
• Developing practical, low–carbon engineering solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and industry standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, collaborative and passionate about delivering quality engineering solutions.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related built–environment discipline.
• A minimum of three years' post–qualification experience, ideally around five years, gained within an MEP consultancy or design–and–build environment.
• Experience supporting projects through design, coordination, site inspections and commissioning.
• Good working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and relevant engineering calculation software.
• An interest in sustainable and low–carbon building design.
• A collaborative approach with the flexibility to work across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• The ability to travel independently to project sites, surveys and client meetings.
• The ability to commute to the Nottingham office (ideally within approximately 45 minutes).
• A stable employment history with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

What’s on Offer?

In return, you’ll receive an excellent package including:

• Salary up to GBP60,000, depending on experience.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 32 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Additional wellbeing leave after qualifying service.
• Ongoing mentoring and support towards Chartership.
• Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
• A collaborative office environment where your ideas are valued.
• The opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable engineering projects across a variety of sectors.

Why Apply?

This is more than just another engineering role.

It’s an opportunity to join a business that values collaboration, professional development and technical excellence. You’ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to broaden your expertise, and supported as you develop your career.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while working alongside experienced professionals on exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you.