Building Services Engineer

Job Title: Building Services Engineer

Location: West midlands (Office-based)

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

In this role, you’ll deliver construction-level mechanical designs across a wide range of low-carbon projects — from energy centres and district networks to sub-plantroom changeovers. Projects include a variety of heat pump systems such as Ground Source, Air Source, Waste Heat Recovery, and River Source technologies, ranging from 200kW to 40MW in scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and review detailed P&ID designs for complex mechanical systems
• Take concept designs through to full RIBA Stage 6 construction detail
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Conduct on-site surveys with senior engineers to assess existing systems
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across sales, fabrication, and engineering
• Support technical queries and ensure safe, compliant designs
• Manage multiple projects at various delivery phases

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Building Services or HVAC design
• Engineering degree or equivalent background
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong understanding of mechanical hydraulics and plantroom systems
• Track record of delivering detailed designs in the renewable energy or HVAC sector
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Motivated, self-sufficient, and eager to contribute to a fast-moving environment

Desirable:

• Experience with large energy centres (CHP, boilers, packaged plantrooms)
• Familiarity with HTMs and previous work on healthcare or hospital projects
• Awareness of M&E RIBA Stages 3–6
• Team-oriented with a collaborative attitude

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.