Mechanical Engineer – MEP Design – South Region

Turner Property Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP design consultancy in the South Region is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. You will handle mechanical design for building services, collaborating with diverse teams and managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has experience in consultancy. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid / flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits

Continuous learning & development

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Working towards professional registration (CIBSE or IMechE).
• Experience in consultancy or design-and-build environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical engineering design for heating, ventilation, cooling, and water systems.
• Prepare and check calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer – MEP Design – South Region

Discipline: Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Sector: MEP Design / Built Asset Consultancy

Location: South Region (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

About the Opportunity

Turner Property Recruitment are working with a leading MEP design consultancy seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their South region team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of building services projects, working closely with senior engineers, multidisciplinary colleagues, and clients to deliver coordinated, compliant, and technically robust design solutions.

You will be responsible for day-to-day mechanical engineering design on live projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in detail and wants to develop within a supportive, technically driven team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical engineering design for building services projects, including heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic water systems.
• Prepare and check calculations, drawings, and specifications across concept, developed, and technical design stages.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, sustainability).
• Work closely with project leads and senior engineers to ensure technical compliance and quality assurance.
• Support the preparation of design packages for tender and construction, including responding to contractor queries.
• Contribute to internal technical reviews and team knowledge sharing.
• Use design software such as IES, AutoCAD, and Revit to produce coordinated and accurate outputs.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Ideally working towards professional registration (CIBSE or IMechE).

Experience:

• Proven track record delivering mechanical designs within a consultancy or design-and-build environment.
• Project responsibility from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Experienced in using design and MS software tools (IES, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards.

Behaviours & Skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to learn from experienced team members.
• Positive, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality technical solutions with commercial awareness.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid / flexible working to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuous learning & development, with support towards professional registration.
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions.
• Supportive, collaborative, and technically driven working environment.