Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services (HVAC & IES)

Elite Hire Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy M&E contracting environment in Birmingham. You will develop mechanical building services designs, perform thermal modelling with IES, and produce drawings and specifications for HVAC systems.

The role suits a postgraduate or degree-qualified engineer with knowledge of HVAC, IES modelling, and ductwork design, offering a clear path for professional development and chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Some experience within mechanical building services design.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical installations.
• Experience or working knowledge of IES modelling software.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and heating and cooling load calculations.
• Knowledge of ductwork design and ventilation systems.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design software.
• Chartered status desirable, or working towards chartership.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• Carry out thermal modelling using IES software.
• Complete heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design HVAC systems, including ventilation and air conditioning.
• Undertake ductwork design, sizing and calculations.
• Produce mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants and other design disciplines.
• Provide technical support to site and installation teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with design reviews, value engineering and technical problem-solving.

Skills

HVAC systems

IES modelling

Thermal modelling

Ductwork design

Mechanical CAD

Heating/cooling calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Mechanical design software

Job description

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy M&E contracting environment in Birmingham. You will develop mechanical building services designs, perform thermal modelling with IES, and produce drawings and specifications for HVAC systems.

The role suits a postgraduate or degree-qualified engineer with knowledge of HVAC, IES modelling, and ductwork design, offering a clear path for professional development and chartership.