Mechanical Design Engineer | Manchester, Greater Manchester | £36,000 - £43,000 per annum | Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an established M&E contractor in Manchester. You will undertake mechanical building services design across projects, including thermal modelling and heating/cooling load calculations.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or postgrad in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering with knowledge of HVAC, IES modelling and related software. Chartered status is desirable or pursued.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical installations.
• Experience with IES modelling software.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and heating/cooling load calculations.
• Knowledge of ductwork design and ventilation systems.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design software.

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 knowledge

IES modelling

Mechanical design software

Thermal modelling

Heating and cooling load calculations

Ductwork design

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

IES modelling software

Mechanical design software

Job description

We are working with an established M&E contractor who is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a postgraduate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop their career within a busy M&E contracting environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, alongside some practical experience in mechanical building services design.

You will have knowledge of HVAC systems, IES modelling and mechanical design software, with the ability to undertake thermal modelling, heating and cooling load calculations and mechanical design.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What's on Offer?

• £36,000 - £43,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop within an established M&E contractor.
• Exposure to a variety of building services projects.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.