ZST33004 Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services, Rochester

Zest4Talent Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest4Talent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a building services consultancy in Rochester, Kent. This office-based role involves designing heating, ventilation and cooling systems and delivering energy-efficient building services for residential, commercial, education and hospitality projects.

You will prepare design calculations, select equipment, and produce technical specifications while collaborating with electrical engineers, architects and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Mechanical building services design experience in a consultancy.
• Understanding HVAC systems and equipment selection.
• Experience preparing calculations and technical design information.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant CIBSE guidance.
• Good communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Designing heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
• Preparing design calculations, equipment selections and technical specifications.
• Working alongside electrical engineers, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Contributing to efficient, sustainable building services solutions.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant UK Building Regulations and industry guidance.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Calculations experience

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Rochester, Kent | Office-based
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job type: Permanent
Level: Strong Intermediate to Early Senior

Zest4Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for an established multidisciplinary building services consultancy, working across residential, commercial, education and hospitality projects.

This opportunity would suit a strong Intermediate Mechanical Engineer ready to take on greater responsibility, or an early Senior Engineer looking for a fresh challenge.

The role

You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of practical, energy-efficient mechanical building services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
• Preparing design calculations, equipment selections and technical specifications.
• Working alongside electrical engineers, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Contributing to efficient, sustainable building services solutions.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant UK Building Regulations and industry guidance.

About you

We’d love to hear from candidates with:

• Mechanical building services design experience within a consultancy.
• A sound understanding of HVAC systems and equipment selection.
• Experience preparing calculations and technical design information.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant CIBSE guidance.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Location and visa support

This is an office-based position in Rochester, Kent. Applicants must currently live in the UK and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Visa sponsorship support is available, subject to eligibility and employer approval.