At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative mechanical designs and collaborate on exciting projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established M&E contractor known for quality and safety in project delivery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term career stability with a growing business and a strong project pipeline.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in engineering and experience in mechanical building services.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
- Listed: 2026-07-06Sector: MEP Contracts
- Email: emily@ssaltd. com
- Phone: 447761659523Mechanical Design Engineer
- Type: Permanent
Industry: M&EAbout the Client Our client is an established mechanical and electrical contractor with a strong reputation for safe, high-quality project delivery.
The business supports commercial, residential, healthcare, education, infrastructure and technically complex building-services schemes, with a clear focus on safe delivery, technical quality and long-term client relationships.
They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in London.
The successful candidate will develop coordinated, compliant and buildable mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, construction support and project handover.
This position will work closely with project leadership, commercial, design, planning and supply-chain stakeholders, providing clear ownership of the role's key deliverables and helping the wider team achieve programme, quality, safety and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce coordinated mechanical designs, calculations, schematics, layouts, specifications and equipment schedules.
- Develop solutions that meet client requirements, statutory standards and project performance criteria.
- Coordinate designs with architectural, structural and other building-services disciplines.
- Review surveys, existing information and design risks, raising queries where required.
- Prepare technical submissions and support approvals with clients, consultants and authorities.
- Respond to RFIs and provide practical technical support during construction.
- Participate in design reviews, value engineering and BIM coordination.
- Support testing, commissioning, record information and project handover.
- Candidate Profile
- Relevant design experience and technical knowledge within mechanical building services.
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline.
- Proficient with relevant calculation, design and drawing software.
- Good understanding of UK standards, regulations, coordination and constructability.
Requirements & Experience
- Good knowledge of relevant standards, statutory requirements and design-assurance processes.
- Experience with BIM and coordinated digital design workflows is advantageous.
- Ability to travel to and work from the London location as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous annual leave and company pension provision.
- Flexible or hybrid working may be available where compatible with the role and project requirements.
- Ongoing training, professional development and clear career-progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Long-term career stability within a growing business and secured project pipeline.
Mechanical Design Engineer employer: SSA Group
SSA Group is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Lead Project Architect to thrive. With a focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills through diverse project experiences across various sectors in the vibrant city of Belfast. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
