Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Company: Vertical Recruitment
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Location: Macclesfield
Job Description:

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.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…

Posted: April 12th, 2026