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 façade ventilation solutions across a wide range of building types.
The RoleAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cost‑effective, regulationpliant 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 tomissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design smoke control, ventilation and performance louvre systems for a variety of building types
2. Provide technical advice to internal teams and external customers by phone and email
3. Ensure designs align with current drawings, specifications, employer’s requirements and scope
4. Manage technical queries via the RFI process
5. Design ductwork systems including fan selection and pressure drop calculations
6. Prepare proposals and undertakeputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis where required
7. Produce technical submissions and design documentation
8. Support project managers, installers andmissioning engineers with design queries
9. Attend internal and external technical meetings
10. Support site demonstrations, smoke tests andmissioning activities
Experience Required
11. Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical and construction drawings
12. Experience designing ventilation systems
13. Experience working within the construction industry
Skills
14. Strongmunication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions at all levels
15. Strong problem‑solving capability
16. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Qualifications
17. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Benefits
18. 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
19. Pension scheme
20. On‑site parking
21. Cycle to Work scheme
22. Equal opportunities employer