Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (MEP)

Stantec; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Plymouth is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its MEP team. You will lead day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services on multi-disciplinary building projects, overseeing deliverables such as specifications, drawings and schedules.

Join a collaborative team focused on sustainable, innovative design. You will mentor graduates and apprentices while supporting project invoicing, WIP management and resource planning, with opportunities across the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering degree (HNC/HND/Bachelor/Master) or building services.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Experience in UK building services projects and BIM-enabled design.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services on multi-disciplinary building projects.
• Oversee production of high-quality design deliverables: specifications, drawings, and schedules.
• Support commercial success through timely invoicing, WIP management and workload planning.
• Mentor graduates and apprentices and support their career development.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Mentoring

Client-focused

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Chartered status

Tools

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a MechanicalDesign Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team in the Southwest. Our team is lively, supportive, and enjoys working together while delivering exceptional work.

About The Business:

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s MEP division! Our engineers are experts in creating high-performing, sustainable environments. We work across all major sectors, from commercial and residential to heritage and industrial delivering intelligent design that enhances the built environment and supports our clients’ net-zero ambitions.

Our Plymouth office offers a dynamic base for delivering transformative projects across the UK and beyond. From this location, we’ve played a pivotal role in some of the UK’s most forward-thinking infrastructure and development projects.

Some of our notable achievements include work on large-scale energy transmission projects, such as housing complex conversion equipment for new high-voltage direct current converter stations to transmit emission-free electricity. We also led the refurbishment and new-build extension of the Civic Centre in Trowbridge, modernizing the space while preserving its historical significance. Similarly, the Atlantic Village extension in Bideford showcases our ability to deliver large-scale retail and mixed-use developments, increasing the shopping centre’s size by 70 percent.

The Opportunity:

You’ll be joining a highly motivated and collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative solutions and who genuinely enjoy what they do.

You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services on multi-disciplinary building projects. You will oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.

You will support the commercial success of your projects through timely invoicing, WIP management, and workload/resource planning. You will mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.

About You:

You will be an experiencedMechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable solutions for your clients and will have the following:

• Proven experience as anMechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both electricaland M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and tools including Revit.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in MechanicalEngineeringor building services.
• Chartered status or working towards it.

At Stantec, we place a strong emphasis on personal development, work-life balance, and supporting our people to thrive. In Plymouth, you’ll be part of a growing, close-knit office with the full backing and resources of a global consultancy.

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