Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services – Pharma Projects)
📍 Location: Cheshire (Office & Site-Based - Hybrid)
💰 Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
Kickstart Your Career in High-Spec Engineering Projects
Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate with 1–2 years’ experience in building services? Looking to work on technically challenging, high-value projects?
Our client, a leading Design & Build M&E Contractor, is expanding their team and is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced contractor environment, working on complex cleanrooms, laboratories, and highly regulated facilities and high spec offices.
The Role
Working alongside senior engineers and project teams, you will:
* Assist in the design of mechanical systems including HVAC, heating/cooling, and public health services
* Support the development of designs for specialist environments such as cleanrooms and controlled spaces
* Produce calculations (heat loss/gain, ventilation, pipe sizing) and technical documentation
* Work closely with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors
* Contribute to coordinated designs in a BIM/Revit environment
* Attend site visits and gain exposure to installation and commissioning phases
* Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
* Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a building services or M&E environment (consultancy or contractor)
* Basic understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical services design
* Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit (desirable)
* Strong willingness to learn and develop within a contractor setting
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Interest in working on technically complex, regulated environments
Why Apply?
* Work on high-spec pharmaceutical and cleanroom projects
* Gain exposure to full project lifecycle (design through to delivery)
* Join a growing contractor with strong project pipeline
* Excellent training and development from experienced engineers
* Clear progression path into intermediate/senior roles
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Gym and Restaurant on site