Mechanical Design Engineer in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

Energy Jobline CVL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy contractor in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design processes in major sustainability projects. The role includes producing technical documentation, interpreting client requirements, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant design experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell more)

Gym discounts and EV charging (where available)

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or degree) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• 4+ years’ design experience in Building Services, HVAC, Heating, Cooling, CHP, or Renewable Energy systems.
• Competent in AutoCAD (Revit, IES-VE, or Hevacomp experience a plus).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for major renewable and sustainability projects.
• Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Interpret client requirements and ensure designs meet quality, budget, and compliance standards.
• Support costings, risk assessments, and plant/equipment selection.
• Review and guide the work of junior engineers.
• Help improve processes, training, and overall design standards.

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

The Opportunity

We’re looking for both an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client's design team. This is a great opportunity to bring your experience to one of the UK's leading renewable energy contractors with the option to ultimately progress into a leadership role as part of a structured development plan.

You’ll play a key role in designing efficient, sustainable, and profitable renewable energy systems—from early concepts right through to detailed designs, drawings, equipment selection, and project delivery support. You’ll also work closely with senior engineers, mentor junior team members, and expand your knowledge across a wide range of low‑carbon technologies.

The Role

Reporting to the Associate Design Director, you’ll:

• Lead the design process for major renewable and sustainability projects
• Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation
• Interpret client requirements and ensure designs meet quality, budget, and compliance standards
• Support costings, risk assessments, and plant/equipment selection
• Review and guide the work of junior engineers
• Help improve processes, training, and overall design standards

What You’ll Need

• HNC/HND (or degree) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• 4+ years’ design experience in Building Services, HVAC, Heating, Cooling, CHP, or Renewable Energy systems
• Competent in AutoCAD (Revit, IES-VE, or Hevacomp experience a plus)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical cover
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell more)
• Gym discounts and EV charging (where available)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver the UK’s transition to net zero, we’d love to hear from you.

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