Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Low-Carbon Heating

tdm recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility

Job security with a stable order book

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Manchester. This role focuses on designing low-carbon heating systems and HVAC upgrades as part of significant decarbonisation projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, has experience with heat pumps, and is proficient in AutoCAD. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, competitive salary, and potential for career progression as the business grows rapidly.

Qualifications

• Designed and integrated heat pump systems.
• Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2–5.
• Proficient in producing drawings in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design low-carbon heating systems and HVAC solutions.
• Lead technical projects from feasibility to construction.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Heat pump expertise

HVAC and retrofit experience

Technical design skills

AutoCAD proficiency

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Chartered status or working towards it

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Energy modelling tools (IES, Energy Pro)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Manchester. This role focuses on designing low-carbon heating systems and HVAC upgrades as part of significant decarbonisation projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, has experience with heat pumps, and is proficient in AutoCAD. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, competitive salary, and potential for career progression as the business grows rapidly.