Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

White Recruitment Construction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical contractor in Manchester is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead their design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and relevant experience in the M&E sector. This role offers a competitive salary package, career progression opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

GBP6,000 car allowance

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Holiday buy-back scheme

Healthcare scheme after probation

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector.
• Ability to produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in technical input, value engineering, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners.
• Attend site surveys and client meetings; provide ongoing technical support.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Hevacomp or similar design tools

Job description

Senior Design Engineer – Building Services (Mechanical / HVAC)

A well–established M&E contractor providing full turnkey mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance services is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to head up the design team. With over 20 years of successful delivery across commercial, healthcare, motor retail, and high–security environments, the business continues to grow and now requires an experienced Design Engineer to join their team.

You'll work with clients from initial consultation through to detailed design and handover, supporting both design and build and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Support the tender process with technical input, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners to deliver integrated M&E solutions.
• Attend site surveys and client meetings; provide ongoing technical support through to commissioning and handover.

Package

• GBP50,000–GBP65,000 DOE
• GBP6,000 car allowance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Holiday buy–back scheme
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Excellent career progression within a supportive and growing organisation

What You'll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Hevacomp or similar.

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