Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services Location: Petersfield Salary: Up to £45,000 Hays are representing a well-established specialist engineering organisation to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing design team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer looking to develop their career within a business recognised for delivering innovative smoke control, ventilation, climate technology and faade ventilation solutions across a wide range of building types. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cost-effective, regulation-compliant engineering solutions within agreed timescales. The role requires a strong understanding of building regulations, British and European Standards, and the ability to interpret architectural, mechanical and electrical information.You will be providing technical input throughout the project life cycle - from concept and design through to commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities Design smoke control, ventilation and performance louvre systems for a variety of building types Provide technical advice to internal teams and external customers by phone and email Ensure designs align with current drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and scope Manage technical queries via the RFI process Design ductwork systems including fan selection and pressure drop calculations Prepare proposals and undertake Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis where required Produce technical submissions and design documentation Support project managers, installers and commissioning engineers with design queries Attend internal and external technical meetings Support site demonstrations, smoke tests and commissioning activities Experience Required Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical and construction drawings Experience designing ventilation systems Experience working within the construction industry Skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions at all levels Strong problem-solving capability Competent with Microsoft Office Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering Benefits 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays Pension scheme On-site parking Cycle to Work scheme Equal opportunities employer What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk