Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

WR HVACR; Stretford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established M&E contractor in Stretford is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design team. The role involves mechanical building services design, including HVAC systems, and requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services. You will produce detailed designs using AutoCAD, collaborate with project managers, and provide ongoing technical support. The package includes a competitive salary, car allowance, healthcare scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

£6,000 car allowance

33 days holiday

Holiday buy-back scheme

Healthcare scheme after probation

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC systems

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Hevacomp

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

• 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 : £50,000-£65,000 DOE £6,000 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.