Mechanical Design Engineer
Wolverhampton, UK
Full-Time | Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £69,000 DOE
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton.
This is a predominantly office-based role (5 days per week) where you will be responsible for developing and delivering detailed mechanical designs that support safe, compliant, and high-quality installations across a range of construction projects.
Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
Key Responsibilities
Designing in accordance with fire strategy reports, local building regulations and planning authority requirements
Attending and contributing to design team meetings
Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where required
Producing heating and cooling load calculations (thermal modelling) and ventilation calculations using industry software
Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHPs, boilers, plate heat exchangers and associated plant
Producing above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing
Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc.)
Producing pipework and ductwork sizing calculations using recognised industry software or spreadsheets
Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)
Producing stage reports and technical presentations
Preparing Designer’s Risk Assessments and Mitigation Reports
Producing mechanical layouts and schematics for construction
Ensuring designs meet project programmes and delivery deadlines
Producing detailed design and survey reports
Requirements
Extensive experience within Mechanical Building Services design in the construction sector
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant UK / European standards (BS, EN, IEC etc.)
Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES or TAS
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
Strong communication and coordination skills
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £69,000 DOE
Professional development support
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Bike to work scheme
My client promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment and encourages professional development, helping employees build long-term careers within the building services sector