Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Location: Birmingham

Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Building Services

Company: Hays

Consultant: Craig Watts

Hays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton Square

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Your new company

You will be joining a long‑established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Consultancy that delivers technical design and advisory services across a wide range of sectors. Their portfolio includes commercial, industrial, education, health, leisure, hotel and residential projects, spanning both new‑build and refurbishment schemes.
The consultancy is recognised for its collaborative, hands‑on engineering culture and its commitment to delivering high‑quality, tailored mechanical and electrical design solutions across the UK.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for producing and delivering mechanical building services designs from concept stage through to project completion. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and CAD technicians within a supportive and technically strong team.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing mechanical building services designs, calculations, specifications and drawings
Leading or supporting mechanical design packages across multiple projects
Coordinating with internal design teams, CAD specialists and external consultants
Attending site surveys, inspections and design meetings
Ensuring designs comply with UK Building Regulations, industry standards and client expectations
Managing your own workload while contributing to wider team delivery
Projects you will work on:
Commercial offices and workplace fit‑outs
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Education buildings
Healthcare environments
Hotels and leisure developments
Residential and mixed‑use schemes
MOD and secure‑infrastructure projects requiring robust mechanical engineering solutions
These sectors reflect the consultancy’s established capability within the UK construction industry.
Software used:
You will work with AutoCAD, IES, Hevacomp, and other modelling tools the consultancy invests in to support consistent, high‑quality design output.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Experience delivering mechanical building services designs within a consultancy environment
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, UK Building Regulations and design standards
Effective communication and coordination skills
Ability to work independently on design tasks and manage deadlines
Desirable: experience in any of the listed project sectors, including MOD or secure‑environment projects

What you'll get in return

Salary: 45,000–55,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a diverse and robust project pipeline
Full lifecycle involvement from early concept to detailed design and delivery
Supportive, collaborative engineering team
Clear professional development pathway, with progression from Intermediate to Senior
Hybrid working, including the option to work from home one day a week
Involvement in technically varied and rewarding projects that will help develop both design and project‑leadership skills

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.

# - Craig Watts