Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HDR as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise in mechanical design for various projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineering teams and develop innovative solutions while promoting an inclusive workplace culture. We seek a personable self-starter skilled in HVAC engineering and project management, ready to make impactful contributions within our employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with CAD resource requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Maintain good client and design team relationships.
• Implement QA systems and company procedures on projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC engineering

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

BEng, MSc or equivalent in relevant subject

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE or similar software

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to work with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, and specifications from concept to completion.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Agree design duties with your Project Manager and Office Principal / Team Leaders.
• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design
• Liaise with the design team to co-ordinate detailed designs and agree manufacturers and samples.
• Maintain good client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Assist colleagues with identifying and implementing your personal training/CPD requirements. Help develop working practices in the Company.
• Implement and manage tasks in accordance with QA systems and company procedures on all projects (our systems are certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001).
• Assist with CAD resource requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BEng, MSc or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject
• Minimum 3yrs’ industry experience in mechanical design.
• Experience of mechanical systems, HVAC engineering and multiples levels of resilience including cooling, ventilation, humidification, fuel oil and flue systems.
• Design Coordination with other stakeholders & disciplines
• Experience of mechanical systems, HVAC engineering and multiples levels of resilience including cooling, ventilation, humidification, fuel oil and flue systems.
• Large scale chilled water and adiabatic cooling systems experience.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.
• Skills in project managing on-going jobs with limited supervision are desirable.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations:

United Kingdom-England-Manchester, United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Berkhamsted

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Building Mechanical

Job Posting:

Jun 12, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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