Quick overview
Job description
ð Reading (Remote Working Available)
ð Competitive Salary + Benefits
I'm currently working with a growing Building Services Consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments while taking ownership of projects from concept through to technical design and delivery. Based on details from Job Description - Intermediate Mechanical Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical building services designs across RIBA Stages 2-4.
- Design and deliver HVAC and public health systems for a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.
- Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation design, pipe sizing, ductwork sizing, and plant selection.
- Design systems including ASHPs, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV, MVHR and HIUs.
- Produce technical reports, specifications, tender packages, equipment schedules, and design documentation.
- Coordinate mechanical services designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Work closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Attend client and design team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct site visits and inspections as required.
- Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery standards.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy.
- Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, BSRIA standards, and British Standards.
- Experience with Revit and BIM coordination.
- Ability to manage projects through RIBA Stages 2-4.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Working towards or interested in professional Chartership is desirable.
What's On Offer?
Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Ongoing professional development and Chartership support
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Important
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
ð For a confidential discussion, contact:
Isaac Bonsu
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