Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£30000-45000
Discipline:Mechanical
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Reading
County:Berkshire
Job ref:JOB 2382
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About the Role

Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to progress their career while working on a diverse range of projects across sectors including education, commercial, retail, industrial, and leisure.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consultancy environment, you will gain exposure to a broad variety of projects and clients. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing building services systems that help buildings operate efficiently, sustainably, and safely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a design team delivering detailed mechanical building services designs.
  • Liaise closely with internal and external project teams, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors.
  • Attend project and technical meetings.
  • Ensure designs comply with current legislation, regulations, and health and safety requirements.
  • Advise clients and project teams on energy efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction strategies.
  • Design site-specific mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Support and oversee the installation of building services systems.
  • Specify maintenance and operational requirements for completed designs.
  • Use industry-standard software, including CAD and BIM (Revit), to develop and coordinate designs.
  • Carry out condition surveys and prepare technical reports with recommendations.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable individual who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering consultancy.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree-qualified (or higher) in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a Mechanical Building Services Design role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to clients and project teams.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive approach to work, with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable Requirements

  • Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution.
  • Experience using industry-standard software such as IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD, and Revit.
  • Knowledge of sustainable design principles and low-carbon building services solutions.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
  • Exposure to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Involvement in sustainable and innovative building services design projects.

If you are looking to develop your career with a consultancy that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth, we would welcome your application.

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