Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

PD opportunities

Career progression

BIM exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Chichester with hybrid working arrangements. The role offers a salary of £40,000–£50,000 DOE and a permanent, full-time contract.

You will design mechanical building services using Revit MEP and AutoCAD, coordinate BIM workflows, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality commercial projects. The position emphasizes mentoring junior staff, client liaison, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design.
• Experience with HVAC design and specification.
• Experience in coordinated multidisciplinary design environments.
• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Commitment to developing technical expertise in building services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop mechanical building services solutions.
• Use Revit MEP and AutoCAD to create and refine designs.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings to ensure seamless integration.
• Conduct design reviews and calculations to meet project requirements.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss progress.
• Mentor junior team members and foster their growth.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

BIM coordination

3D modelling

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Chichester (Hybrid) – 2x days office initially, with more flexibility after time served
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative consultancy specialising in Mechanical and Electrical Building Services design. Using cutting-edge BIM methodologies, the client delivers coordinated and efficient design solutions from concept to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, utilising tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows to create impactful designs for commercial projects.

Benefits

A range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 DOE.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to innovative projects and cutting-edge BIM methodologies.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Day-to-Day

On a typical day, you will:

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop mechanical building services solutions.
• Use Revit MEP and AutoCAD to create and refine designs.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings to ensure seamless integration of mechanical services with other disciplines.
• Conduct design reviews and calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress and address any design challenges.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and fostering their professional growth.

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Producing detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Developing and coordinating Revit MEP models for mechanical services.
• Creating accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Collaborating within coordinated BIM models alongside electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
• Participating in BIM coordination meetings and conducting clash detection exercises to resolve design issues prior to construction.
• Assisting in the development of coordinated building services solutions from concept through to project completion.
• Attending client meetings, design reviews, and site visits.
• Liaising closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in Mechanical Building Services design.
• Expertise in HVAC design and specification.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and BIM workflows.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD.
• Experience working in coordinated multidisciplinary design environments.
• A desire to continue developing your technical expertise within Building Services.

Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and 3D modelling would be highly advantageous.

If you are a passionate and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, I would love to hear from you.