Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Northampton
Sector: Building Services Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salalry: DOE - £30,000 - £60,000
Role Overview An opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing building services design team, working across a varied portfolio of projects from concept through to construction and handover. The role suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on design, technical problem solving, and close collaboration with project and delivery teams.
----------------------------------- Key Responsibilities
* Produce mechanical building services designs from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 5
* Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated mechanical systems
* Prepare calculations, schematics, technical specifications and detailed design drawings
* Work closely with electrical engineers, BIM teams and project managers to ensure coordinated designs
* Support design development with a focus on buildability, cost efficiency and programme
* Attend design team meetings and contribute to technical discussions
* Respond to technical queries from site teams and support projects through construction
* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and health and safety requirements
* Assist with value engineering and sustainable design solutions where appropriate
----------------------------------- Skills & Experience Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
* Experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy or contractor environment
* Strong understanding of HVAC and building services systems
* Ability to produce calculations and detailed design information
* Experience using AutoCAD and Revit
* Good communication skills and ability to work within a team
Desirable
* Experience working on design and build projects
* Familiarity with BIM Level 2 processes
* Understanding of sustainability, low carbon and energy-efficient systems
* Working towards Chartered Engineer status
----------------------------------- What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Exposure to a wide range of technically interesting projects
* Clear progression routes into senior or lead design roles
* Support with professional development and training
* Collaborative working environment with strong technical support