Mechanical Engineer

Hydrock; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering consultancy space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Birmingham office. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects and enhancing the built environment. Ideal candidates have relevant academic backgrounds and experience with design projects and software. The role offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days)

Early finish on Fridays (4 pm)

Opportunity to give back with a “Day off for good cause”

Wide range of flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on design projects within the UK.
• Approach to project delivery to ensure quality management.
• Knowledge of current building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality.
• Participate in design team meetings and site visits.
• Use Revit and 3D BIM software in design production.

Skills

BIM processes

Revit

IES

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our MEP division based in our Birmingham office.

Working collaboratively, you will be joining a fun, highly engaged team who love what they do. Our team has a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities, and expert advice.

Your role will include:

• Responsible for the accurate and efficient delivery of projects from conception to completion, ensuring all projects are delivered to a ‘right first-time approach’ and that quality management procedures are followed.
• Using Revit and 3D BIM modelling software in design production.
• Working to current building regulations including gas & water.
• Applying and developing your knowledge of renewables.
• Participating in design team, client meetings, and site visits.

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) division:

Our MEP team specializes in energy, sustainability, and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award-winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment—working across sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage, and residential.

• Building performance optimization
• Carbon verification and validation strategies
• Daylight and sunlight studies
• Sustainability benchmarking and environmental assessments
• Strategic utility management services

We offer a fresh approach to MEP, getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, highlighting options, guiding design development, and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions.

Most importantly, you’ll find us a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about what we’re doing and enjoying each other’s company. We’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our MEP project portfolio.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree and/or Masters qualification (or equivalent) within mechanical engineering or building services engineering.
• Experience working as a Mechanical Engineer, contributing to design projects and working on a range of building services projects in the UK.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, Revit, IES, and other design software.

What’s great about Hydrock, now Stantec

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, aiming to improve the quality of people’s lives—from our employees to our clients, communities, and the planet—through our work.

Our projects include buildings, roads, bridges, and infrastructure, with a focus on sustainability and creating a green future. We have received numerous industry awards, including Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year 2023 and others for sustainable and innovative projects.

Take a moment to explore our work and see what we’re all about.

What we can offer you:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Rewards for progression and hard work
• Opportunities to develop both soft and technical skills
• Excellent health benefits, 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), with accrual and bonus holidays
• Early finish on Fridays (4 pm!)
• Opportunity to give back with a “Day off for good cause”
• A wide range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme

A place to feel included

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we support our employees and create a safe environment. We consider all applications individually, regardless of physical or neurodiverse conditions, and provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

Next steps?

After submitting your application via our careers site, we will review and respond promptly. If shortlisted, a Talent Acquisition Team member will call you for a pre-screen interview. Successful candidates will be invited for a formal interview via video conference or in our offices.

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