MEP Mechanical Design Engineer - Residential

JRL Group Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Mechanical & Electrical Services, part of the JRL Group, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Technical team at the Borehamwood head office. The role focuses on detailed modelling, material selection and integration with complex residential projects.

You will work on design reviews, ensure compliance with Part L/F, and prepare specifications while coordinating with customers and suppliers. The position requires experience in building services design and a proactive problem-solving

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Building Services engineering design.
• Proficiency with Autodesk CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with site works including mechanical condition surveys and snagging.
• Experience in writing specifications (NBS or NES) would be beneficial.
• Experience in thermal modelling/EPC assessment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations (Part L, Part F) and British Standards.
• Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work/BSRIA Building Services Design Framework process.
• Ability to manage workload of multiple projects and prioritise workload.
• Working as part of a team or autonomously.
• Writing and verbal communications.
• Membership of professional engineering institution (CIBSE/IMechE/IET) – preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• The design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the programme requirements.
• Managing and meeting cost and weight targets.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers, translating technical information.
• Participating in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
• The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
• Ensuring the successful integration of each design element with the product as a whole.
• Checking engineering packages.
• Generating and/or revising specification.

Skills

Autodesk CAD

Microsoft Office

Site works experience

Specification writing

Thermal modelling

Sustainable design

Building Regulations knowledge

RIBA Plan of Work knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork/autonomy

Education

Mechanical Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

NBS

NES specifications

Job description

Ark Mechanical & Electrical Services, part of the JRL Group, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Technical team at the Borehamwood head office. The role focuses on detailed modelling, material selection and integration with complex residential projects.

You will work on design reviews, ensure compliance with Part L/F, and prepare specifications while coordinating with customers and suppliers. The position requires experience in building services design and a proactive problem-solving