Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design initiatives and integrate sustainable energy solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical design across all RIBA stages, particularly in low carbon technologies such as heat pumps and HVAC systems. Proficiency with AutoCAD and energy modelling tools is essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical design engineering across full RIBA stages.
• Competent in energy modelling and simulation software.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5.
• Manage designs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Heat Pump Design

AutoCAD

Energy Modelling

BIM Workflows

Tools

IES

Energy Pro

Revit

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Manchester who are looking to employ an experienced and well rounded Mechanical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in depth knowledge of mechanical system designs across all RIBA stages, knowledge of decarbonisation solutions and experience with integration of low carbon energy solutions, such as heat pumps, HVAC and heat recovery systems.

The successful candidate would need to be competent with the use of AutoCAD and energy modelling software. Previous experience working across full RIBA stages across multidisciplinary project teams would be a plus!

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & Engineering: Strong technical grounding in mechanical building services design to integrate low carbon energy solutions, such as heat pumps, heat recovery systems, high efficiency HVAC, thermal storage, and demand led controls for sustainable retrofit in commercial, public sector, and mixed use buildings.


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  • Proven experience in heat pump design and integration, including hybrid systems and low temperature heating solutions.
  
  
  • Ability to integrate mechanical systems with electrical infrastructure and low carbon technologies for retrofit and new build projects.
  
  


• Sound understanding of electrical building services to enable effective coordination.


• Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including heating and cooling load calculations, ancillary equipment sizing and selection, ductwork and pipework sizing, schematics, schedules, DSEAR assessments, and technical reports.


• Participating in and contributing to HAZOP and LOPA discussions/meetings.


• Experience with heat networks and utilities, from feasibility to applications and connection design.


• Proficient in AutoCAD and good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).


• Support energy modelling and system performance simulations using IES, Energy Pro, and other tools.


• Ability to lead mechanical design packages on multi disciplinary projects.


• Ability to check, QA, and sign off mechanical designs in accordance with CIBSE Guides, BS EN standards, UK Building Regulations (Part L, Part F, Part G), and relevant industry codes.

Design Management & Team Development

• Undertake design, coordination, and management, integrating mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.


• Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.


• Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.


• Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.


• Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.


• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.


• Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work, and fee proposals.


• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation, manage the risk registers.

Project and Risk Support

• Manage designs and support end to end project lifecycle delivery, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.


• Conduct design reviews, ensuring design solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low carbon technologies, and energy efficiency projects.


• Proficiency in design–, energy modelling– and simulation software such as IES, Energy Pro, PVsol, Termis, NEMO, and Netsim.


• Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.


• Experience in public sector or funding driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/ SHDF.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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