Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time 47500 - 47500 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Building Careers UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deliver innovative mechanical building services systems for exciting projects.
  • Company: Respected engineering consultancy known for quality and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous holiday, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on professional development and innovation.
  • Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact in diverse sectors.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and relevant experience.

The predicted salary is between 47500 - 47500 Β£ per year.

Our client is a well-established and respected engineering consultancy delivering innovative building services solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs and enjoys working collaboratively on a variety of exciting projects.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical building services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water, and drainage systems.
  • Produce engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
  • Develop designs using industry-standard software and BIM methodologies where appropriate.
  • Attend client, design team, and site meetings.
  • Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
  • Assist with site inspections and monitor installation quality where required.
  • Maintain compliance with current regulations, standards, and best practice.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
  • Experience within a building services consultancy environment.
  • Good knowledge of UK building regulations and relevant industry standards.
  • Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, IES, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
  • Working towards, or already holding, professional accreditation (IEng or CEng) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • Support towards professional chartership.
  • A varied and interesting project portfolio.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, quality, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Building Careers UK

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Building Careers UK Recruitment Team

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