Mechanical Services Design Engineer

Briggs & Forrester Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

Enhanced paternity policy

Employee-owned business

Career progression

Job summary

Briggs & Forrester Living is seeking a mechanical services design engineer to join the Northampton head office. You will work on residential projects including high rises, student accommodation and hotels, coordinating with BIM and estimating teams to deliver compliant designs and timely tenders.

The role emphasizes design development, collaboration across professionals, and ongoing professional development within a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical and public health services design.
• Clear ability to problem solve and address challenges during the design process.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act and compliant systems for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Commercial awareness to align designs with budgets and cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs from stages through to BSRIA Stage 6.
• Assist with tender production for design and build projects with estimating team.
• Coordinate with BIM team to develop 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Support project teams through installation, commissioning and handover phases.
• Ensure designs comply with employers' and statutory health and safety standards.
• Interface with specialist subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Participate in meetings in person and remotely.
• Suggest alternative design solutions to benefit projects.
• Monitor design progress and prepare progress reports.
• Pursue Continual Professional Development and role-specific training.

Skills

Mechanical design

BIM coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Level 4/5 building services qualification

Tools

3D modelling software

2D drawings

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a mechanical services design engineer with proven work experience to join the Briggs and Forrester Living design team based at our head office in Northampton. The role will include working on a range of residential projects including high rise residential developments, student accommodation and hotels. Working in a vibrant fast paced environment, we are looking for the right candidate who is adaptable and eager to work within a dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop designs from various stages through to BSRIA Stage 6.
• Work with our estimating team to assist with the production of tenders for design and build projects.
• Work with our BIM team to assist in the development of spatially coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Work with our project teams to assist through installation and commissioning phases, up to project handover.
• Ensuring designs comply with both employers and statutory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards, CDM regulations, environmental legislation and quality standards.
• Liaise and interface with specialist sub-contractors employed by Briggs and Forrester Living.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the correct application of plant and equipment.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, both in person and remote..
• Ability to propose alternative design solutions where appropriate and to the benefit of a project.
• Monitor and record progress on design projects including production of design progress reports.
• To be open to learning new skills and techniques including Continual Professional Development and any role specific training.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical and public health services design.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to promote a 'right first time' focus.
• Ability to problem solve and address potential problems and challenges as they arise through a design process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Building Safety Act and the requirements to deliver compliant systems in Higher Risk Buildings.
• Demonstrate a commercial awareness to ensure designs are developed in accordance with cost plans and budgets.
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals including developers, architects, structural engineers, consultants and main contractors / sub-contractors.
• Work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment.
• Demonstrate clear and concise communication both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate good organisation and time management skills
• The candidate should hold a minimum level 4/5 qualification that focuses knowledge on relevant building services engineering disciplines.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies would also be preferable.

Package

• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and adoption policy - 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
• Enhanced paternity policy - 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
• Employee-owned business
• An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development