Mechanical Design Engineer | M&E Construction (not aerospace, pharma, manufacturing)
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