Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

CIBSE Journal; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wolverhampton to join a skilled design team, primarily based in the office, developing mechanical system designs for diverse building projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

The role involves design meetings, site surveys, and using industry software to calculate heating, cooling, and ventilation requirements, plus equipment sizing and detailed layouts. Office-based, UK-focused projects are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical building services design.
• Familiarity with UK and Irish standards (CIBSE, BS, EN, etc.).
• Proficiency in design software such as Hevacomp, CyMap, IES, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast–paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical system designs for building projects, ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Attend design meetings, carry out site surveys, and use industry software to calculate heating, cooling, and ventilation needs.
• Select and size equipment, prepare reports, and produce detailed layouts and schematics.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

Standards knowledge

Communication

Tools

Hevacomp

CyMap

IES

Job description

Your new company

A well–established building services provider with over 45 years of experience, delivering mechanical and electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors including industrial, healthcare, commercial, and residential. Known for high–quality service and large–scale project delivery across the UK and Europe, the company continues to grow and innovate in the construction industry.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Wolverhampton, you'll be part of a skilled design team working primarily from the office. Your main responsibility will be to develop mechanical system designs for building projects, ensuring they meet safety standards and comply with regulations. You'll attend design meetings, carry out site surveys, and use industry software to calculate heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. You'll also select and size equipment, prepare reports, and produce detailed layouts and schematics.

What you need to succeed

• Strong experience in mechanical building services design
• Familiarity with UK and Irish standards (CIBSE, BS, EN, etc.)
• Proficiency in design software such as Hevacomp, CyMap, IES, or similar
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast–paced environment

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary
• Support for professional development and career growth
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in the bike to work scheme
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture