Mechanical Design Engineer (Smoke Ventilation)

CIBSE Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist Training

Bonus

Overtime

Flexitime

Career Progression

Job summary

London-based mechanical design engineer role focusing on smoke ventilation systems. You will work end-to-end from concept to completion using SolidWorks to deliver detailed designs.

The role offers specialist training, progression opportunities and a salary in the £48k–£55k range plus bonus, overtime and flexitime. An established fire and building services context supports long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with smoke ventilation design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Background in construction/building services or fire safety systems.
• Motivated to develop technically and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of smoke ventilation systems.
• End-to-end project involvement from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
• Ongoing specialist training and opportunities for progression.

Skills

Smoke ventilation

Mechanical design

Project ownership

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Smoke Ventilation)

48,000– 55,000 + Specialist Training + Bonus + Overtime + Flexitime + Career Progression

London (Ideally located: Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Wimbledon, Watford, Wembley, Ilford, Romford & surrounding areas)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in smoke ventilation and SolidWorks, looking for greater project ownership, specialist training and opportunities to progress?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering varied design projects, flexitime and a supportive team where your experience is valued.

This well–established business operates within the fire and security sector and is expanding its design team. Known for its long–serving workforce and commitment to employee development, the company offers an excellent opportunity to build a long–term career.

In this role, you will take projects from initial concept through to completion, using SolidWorks to produce detailed mechanical designs for smoke ventilation systems. You will help deliver effective solutions across construction and building services projects while developing your technical expertise through ongoing specialist training.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with smoke ventilation experience who is looking to take the next step within a growing business offering project ownership and career progression.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The Role:

• Mechanical design and development of smoke ventilation systems.
• End–to–end project involvement from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
• Ongoing specialist training and opportunities for progression.

The Person:

• Mechanical Design Engineer with smoke ventilation experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Background in construction, building services or fire safety systems.
• Motivated to develop technically and build a long–term career.