Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Manchester

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, UK

About the business unit

The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross‑sector skills across five key sectors: Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview of the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Building Services team. The role involves working on private and public sector projects, including major framework and infrastructure developments, as well as one‑off projects. It is challenging, varied, and offers opportunities for skills development and career progression. As the successful candidate, you will have a strong background in Building Services Mechanical Engineering design and technical competencies. Excellent written and verbal communication of technical issues to technical and non‑technical audiences is essential.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Preparation and review of documentation such as basis of designs, technical/design specifications, procurement specifications, assessment reports, and survey reports at the appropriate project stages, covering all aspects of mechanical services.
• Implementation of detailed surveys of mechanical services and equipment to establish the status of existing installations and gather information for new or upgrade design proposals.
• Producing and reviewing mechanical design drawings and detailed calculations including HVAC, water, drainage, etc.
• Producing fee estimates for work elements.
• Advising on all aspects of energy consumption and utilisation with recommendations to improve energy performance.
• Monitoring the design and project management of building services elements within agreed programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, current legislation and standards for delegated projects.
• Supporting, mentoring and coaching junior mechanical engineers and apprentices to develop their skill set.

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Experience of mechanical engineering in the built environment, preferably within a consultancy business.
• A degree in Building Services Engineering specialising in mechanical services.
• Actively working towards chartership.
• Up to date knowledge of current building regulations, legislation and standards applicable in building/infrastructure design environments.
• Highly competent user/knowledge of industry recognised software and mechanical engineer design tools including NBS specifications and IES/TAS/H2X.
• BIM knowledge and experience.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative and confidence to make decisions.
• Ability to work well collaboratively, both internally and with external partners and sub‑contractors.

Security Clearance

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile working

Hybrid working policy embracing well‑being, flexibility and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility

Disabled applicants may contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× basic salary, optional up to 6× salary. Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes as part of employee ownership sharing financial success.
• Employee Ownership: No external investors; culture of shared success. Employees have a stake and a voice in business performance bonuses. Career growth allows stake growth, recognising long‑term impact and contribution. Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels. Direct pathway to ownership from day one for senior roles.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan for day‑to‑day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy for menopause experts. Wellbeing support is available through comprehensive programme for you and your family. Flexible benefits allow salary to be allocated to health benefits, extendable to family.
• Lifestyle: Minimum of 33‑35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Maternity and adoption leave up to 26 weeks paid, plus 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Parental leave matches maternity leave; pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to 5 additional days for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Learning and development: Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Social outcomes allow you to make a difference within communities.

Application

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