Mechanical Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to join a busy building services team. The successful candidate will design and develop mechanical building services systems for commercial and residential projects, producing clear technical drawings and documentation.

You will ensure designs align with BSRIA guidance, lead commissioning activities, and collaborate with electrical, structural, and architectural teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in mechanical/building services engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical building services systems for commercial/residential projects (HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, PH systems).
• Produce detailed technical drawings, schematics, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review design reports, equipment schedules, heat loss/gain calculations, and plant selections.
• Ensure designs comply with BSRIA guidance, relevant building services design standards, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities, prepare commissioning plans, witness testing, and ensure successful handover.
• Work closely with electrical, structural, and architectural teams to integrate services and resolve design/interface issues.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections, providing technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide clear client-facing documentation and project updates.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Client liaison

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced

Mechanical Engineer to join a busy building services team. The successful candidate will design and develop mechanical building services systems, produce clear technical drawings and documentation, and ensure projects are delivered in line with BSRIA guidance, commissioning processes, and recognised building services design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical building services systems for commercial and/or residential projects, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, and public health systems.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, schematics, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review design reports, equipment schedules, heat loss/gain calculations, and plant selections.
• Ensure designs comply with BSRIA guidance, relevant building services design standards, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities, prepare commissioning plans, witness testing, and ensure successful handover.
• Work closely with electrical, structural, and architectural teams to integrate services and resolve design/interface issues.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections, providing technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide clear client-facing documentation and project updates.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing mechanical building services systems within commercial and/or residential environments.
• Strong ability to produce technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD/BIM software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of BSRIA guidance and its application within building services projects.
• Experience of commissioning processes and practical site commissioning activities.
• Good understanding of HVAC, public health services, building services design standards, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.