Mechanical Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Shefford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineer with 4–5 years in building services design to join its international engineering consultancy.

You will design and deliver mechanical building systems across global projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to sustainable engineering solutions.

This role offers exposure to international standards and strong career growth within a global environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years experience in mechanical building services design.
• Proven experience within consulting engineering or building design firms.

Responsibilities

• HVAC systems (ventilation, heating, cooling).
• Wet services and plumbing systems.
• Sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and technical reports.
• Produce specifications, schedules, and system layouts.
• Support concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, and structural teams.
• Assist with coordination across multidisciplinary international projects.
• Participate in design reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensure designs align with project timelines and budgets.

Skills

HVAC design

Building services

Load calculations

Equipment selection

System sizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit / BIM

HAP

IES

Trace

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer with 4–5 years experience in the building services design environment to join a dynamic international engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of mechanical building systems across global projects, working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions.

This role offers exposure to international standards, complex projects, and strong career growth within a global engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HVAC systems (ventilation, heating, cooling)
• Wet services and plumbing systems
• Sustainable and energy-efficient solutions
• Prepare detailed design calculations and technical reports.
• Produce specifications, schedules, and system layouts.
• Support concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, and structural teams.
• Assist with coordination across multidisciplinary international projects.
• Participate in design reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensure designs align with project timelines and budgets.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs comply with:
• International building codes and standards
• Local regulatory requirements where applicable
• Sustainability and energy efficiency guidelines
• Support QA/QC processes and documentation control.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in technical discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Support site visits, inspections, and commissioning where required.
• Contribute to technical presentations and reports.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng / BSc Eng or equivalent).

Experience

• 4–5 years experience in mechanical building services design.
• Proven experience within consulting engineering or building design firms.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of HVAC design principles.
• Exposure to building services coordination.
• Familiarity with:
• Load calculations
• Equipment selection
• System sizing and design documentation

Software Proficiency

• Revit / BIM tools (highly advantageous)
• HVAC design software (e.g., HAP, IES, Trace) beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, project-driven environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across different time zones and cultures.