Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy and contractor. The role focuses on delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across commercial, fit-out, and building services projects.

The candidate will lead design projects, perform LTHW/CHW/ventilation/AC calculations, and coordinate using Revit. Mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with codes will be central to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design for commercial or fit-out projects.
• Proficient in producing calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, cooling and pipework.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit for design modeling and coordination with disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical design projects from concept to detailed drawings.
• Produce calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, AC, ductwork and pipework.
• Use Revit to create design models and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Utilise Hevacomp and TAS for design tasks.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Hevacomp

TAS

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer

Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic team. You will be working for a well-established mechanical building services consultancy and contractor, delivering high-quality design solutions across commercial, fit-out, and building services projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from office and retail fit-outs to larger commercial developments, in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical design projects from concept to detailed working drawings.
• Produce accurate calculations for LTHW, CHW, ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork, and pipework.
• Use Autodesk Revit (essential) to create design models and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Utilise design software such as Hevacomp and TAS.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to overall team development.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design, ideally in commercial or fit-out projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience producing calculations across LTHW, CHW, ventilation, AC, ductwork, and pipework.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with AutoCAD alongside Revit.
• Experience in commercial fit-out or building services projects.
• Knowledge of Hevacomp and TAS software.

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