Mechanical Design Engineer in Bickenhill

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + benefits Working Pattern: Hybrid | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm   I’m currently working with one of the UK’s largest MEP consultancies, who are looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to their growing Birmingham team. Theis roles involves working across a diverse range including warehousing, industrial and student accommodation, as well as providing specialist M&E services to the commercial real estate sector.   This is a great opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys being hands-on with design and wants the opportunity to take ownership of projects and become a key point of contact within the Birmingham team.   The Role You will become a key mechanical resource within the Birmingham office, taking responsibility for mechanical design work and helping to deliver projects from initial brief through to completion.   You will work closely with the senior team to understand project requirements, outputs and deadlines before taking ownership of the technical delivery. The role will include a mixture of mechanical design and consultancy work, with the opportunity to get involved in surveys and site-based projects where required.   Your responsibilities will include: Producing mechanical designs and technical solutions across a range of projects. Taking ownership of mechanical work and managing projects through to completion. Liaising with senior team members and clients to understand requirements and deliverables. Carrying out and supporting M&E dilapidation surveys. Undertaking technical due diligence. Supporting PPM-related work. Producing technical reports and documentation. Coordinating survey work where required. Working closely with the wider team to ensure technical outputs are delivered to a high standard. Supporting projects within the commercial real estate sector, working with building consultants and property professionals. Travelling to client sites and projects when required.The role will be varied. Some weeks may involve little or no travel, while at other times you could be visiting sites 4–5 times per week, depending on project requirements.   The Team You will be joining a small and experienced Birmingham team, working alongside engineers with both mechanical and electrical expertise. The wider business has a strong technical background, including senior engineers with experience across M&E consultancy, design, surveying and expert witness work. The Birmingham office is centrally located, making it easily accessible by public transport.   About You We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer with strong mechanical design experience who is comfortable taking ownership of their work and running with projects. Surveying experience would be a major advantage, but it is not essential.   You may be a good fit if you have experience in areas such as: Mechanical building services design. MEP / M&E consultancy. Commercial real estate projects. Industrial, warehouse or student accommodation projects. M&E surveys. Dilapidation surveys. Technical due diligence. PPM / planned maintenance. Contractor design or consultancy environments.  Qualifications - A degree, HNC or HND would be preferred, but relevant experience and a strong technical background are equally important.   Salary & Benefits £40,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience. Pension. 25 days' annual leave. Laptop and mobile phone. Mileage paid for business travel. Company vehicle available where extensive travel is required. Hybrid working. Flexible approach to office and home working depending on project requirements. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break and some flexibility.  Interview Process The initial stage will be an informal conversation, either via Teams or in person. A second, more formal interview will then follow.   If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of mechanical design work while also getting involved in surveys and consultancy projects, this could be a great opportunity to join an established and growing MEP consultancy