Mechanical Design Engineer MEP

Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Location: North West | Hybrid Working | Full-Time, Permanent Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in Building Services or MEP, looking to take the next step in your career and transition into the nuclear sector? We are working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in the North West that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support its expanding nuclear team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Building Services, MEP, or mechanical design background who wants to apply their existing engineering knowledge to complex, highly regulated nuclear projects. Previous nuclear experience is not essential, as the business is open to candidates looking to make the move into this specialist sector.

With a strong focus on professional development, technical training, and long-term career progression, this role offers the chance to develop your expertise within nuclear engineering while building a rewarding career.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of mechanical design solutions across a range of nuclear projects. Drawing on your existing Building Services or MEP experience, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop your understanding of nuclear design requirements, industry standards, and project-specific processes. You will have the opportunity to build on your mechanical design skills while gaining exposure to a new and technically challenging industry, with a supportive team around you to help you make the transition. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office-based collaboration, remote working, and visits to client sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver mechanical design activities across nuclear engineering projects. Apply your Building Services and MEP knowledge to develop practical, compliant mechanical design solutions. Produce and review technical specifications, calculations, reports, and design documentation. Support the development and coordination of mechanical systems throughout the project lifecycle. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders. Ensure mechanical design outputs meet relevant quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Develop your technical knowledge of nuclear engineering through hands-on project experience and ongoing professional development.

About You

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline. Experience in mechanical design within a Building Services or MEP environment. Ideally around five years' relevant experience, although candidates with a different level of experience may also be considered. A good understanding of mechanical building systems, engineering design principles, and technical documentation. A genuine interest in transitioning into the nuclear sector and developing specialist engineering expertise.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. A full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required. Eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. What's on Offer? A full-time, permanent opportunity with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy. The opportunity to transition from Building Services or MEP into the nuclear industry without needing previous nuclear experience. Structured training, mentoring, and support to develop your mechanical design capabilities.

Clear opportunities for career progression and long-term professional development. Exposure to complex, high-profile nuclear engineering projects. Hybrid working, combining office-based work, remote working, and client site visits. The chance to build a specialist career in a growing and technically rewarding sector. If you are from an MEP/Building Services background and looking to get into Nuclear, please contact Dean Parry at Emeya Recruitment. I am available 8am-7pm Monday to Friday.