1640479 Mechanical Design Engineer

### Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

### Location: West Yorkshire

### Job type: Full time, Permanent.

### Pay: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

### Hours: Monday – Friday

Our client is a well-established independent building services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, leisure, healthcare, education and industrial projects.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for leading the mechanical design function on projects, from early-stage feasibility and project brief development through to detailed design, installation support, and handover. The role includes undertaking and overseeing site surveys, managing design risk, mentoring junior engineers, and acting as a technical point of contact for clients and internal teams.

### Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Chartership and CPD support

Opportunity to shape and grow the in-house design capability

### As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for

Lead mechanical design for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, water services, drainage, and specialist systems

Develop project briefs, employer’s requirements, and concept designs

Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and CIBSE guidance

Undertake site surveys and assess existing mechanical systems

Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities at early stages

Prepare survey and feasibility reports to support proposals and cost plans

Coordinate designs with electrical, public health, architectural, and structural teams

Attend design, client, and site meetings

Support procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities

Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on assigned projects

Mentor junior engineers and technicians

Contribute to design standards, BIM processes, and continuous improvement

### The ideal candidate will have

Degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

5 years post qualification experience

The candidate must be from a contractor or consultancy background

Strong experience in mechanical building services design, ideally in a D&B environment

Proven delivery from concept to handover

Excellent knowledge of UK regulations and CIBSE guidance

Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit MEP desirable)

Strong communication and leadership skills

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### Desirable

Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng

Experience leading multi-discipline projects

BIM Level 2 experience

* Background in commercial, education, leisure, or refurbishment projects