Mechanical design engineer (building services)

Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

About the Compan

y
Our client is a leading specialist engineering and construction organisation delivering complex building services solutions within highly regulated environments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design tea

m.
The R

oleAs a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical building services systems for technically demanding projects, predominantly within healthcare and specialist environmen

ts.You will be responsible for developing designs from concept through to construction, supporting project delivery teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and client requiremen

ts.
Key Responsibili

• tiesConduct site surveys and prepare feasibility and technical assessment repo
• rts.Design and coordinate mechanical building services systems includ
• ing:HVAC sys
• temsPublic health serv
• icesMedical gas sys
• temsBuilding Management Systems (
• BMS)Associated building services infrastruc
• tureProduce detailed design documentation from concept through to completion, includ
• ing:Technical draw
• ingsEquipment sched
• ulesSpecificat
• ionsManufacturing and installation det
• ailsPrepare and present design and construction packages for internal reviews and client presentati
• ons.Undertake site inspections and support construction and commissioning activit
• ies.Coordinate mechanical and electrical service installations across multidisciplinary proje
• cts.Develop engineering solutions supported by calculations, technical reports, and compliance documentat
• ion.Liaise with specialist suppliers, subcontractors, and technical consulta
• nts.Review and check design work produced by colleagues to ensure quality and complia
• nce.Provide technical support and mentorship to junior team memb
• ers.Support pre-construction and bid teams with conceptual and technical propos
• als.Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure successful project deliv

ery.
Require

ments
Qualific

• ationsMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Building Services Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related disci
• pline.Strong understanding of UK Building Services design standards and regula
• tions.Familiarity with healthcare design standards and technical guidance document
• ation.Knowledge of design-related health and safety legislation, including risk assessment proc

esses.
Exp

• erienceProven experience delivering mechanical building services designs from concept through to constr
• uction.Experience working on multidisciplinary building services pr
• ojects.Previous experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or similarly regulated environments is highly des
• irable.Strong technical problem-solving and engineering design capa
• bility.Experience conducting site surveys, inspections, and commissioning support acti

vities.
Softwar

• e SkillsProficient in Aut
• oCAD 2D.Strong Revit exp
• erience.Competent in producing technical calculations, reports, and design docume

ntation.
Personal A

• ttributesExcellent communication and stakeholder managemen
• t skills.Ability to translate client requirements into practical engineering s
• olutions.Innovative and solution-focused approach to design ch
• allenges.Strong organisational and workload managemen
• t skills.Positive attitude and ability to perform effectively under
• pressure.Collaborative team player with a commitment to delivering high-qual