Mechanical Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & Chartership support

Career progression

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join an established MEP building services consultancy. You will contribute to design and specification of HVAC, heating, ventilation and water services across commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training and support toward Chartership, and a platform to deliver projects from concept to completion while ensuring compliance with UK regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in an MEP consultancy or building services environment.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Experience using Hevacomp, IES, Revit, AutoCAD or similar.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working towards Chartered status (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, heating, ventilation and domestic water services.
• Produce calculations, technical reports and design drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and project teams.
• Attend client meetings and site visits as required.
• Support projects from concept through to completion.
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Skills

HVAC design

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

? Birmingham | ? Up to £45,000 + Benefits | ? Building Services Consultancy

The Opportunity

An established and growing MEP Building Services Consultancy in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic design team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who is looking to develop their career across a diverse range of projects including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specification of mechanical building services systems including:
• HVAC
• Heating systems
• Ventilation
• Domestic water services
• Public health systems
• Produce calculations, technical reports, and design drawings.
• Work closely with electrical engineers and wider project teams.
• Attend client meetings and site visits where required.
• Support projects from concept through to completion.
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience working within an MEP Consultancy or Building Services environment.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Experience using industry software such as Hevacomp, IES, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working towards Chartership (desirable but not essential).

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid working options.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards Chartership.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where your development is genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you.