Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Vital Energi Utilities Limited
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

About the role

We are looking for a senior mechanical design engineer to join our growing team based in Glasgow office.

As part of the Engineering Design team you will produce a broad range of conceptual to fully detailed designs covering District and Communal Heating Systems, Energy Centres, Tri‑generation Solutions, and Heat Pumps. You will work on projects at various stages and locations using a range of technologies, and will be involved in initial concept work, site investigations, surveys, client meetings, project submissions, and presentations.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, district heating networks and other major projects
  • Interpret, appraise and document client requirements
  • Carry out calculations, equipment selection and process operation
  • Produce schematics and detailed drawings
  • Maintain awareness of cost implications within the design process
  • Deal with design issues and minimise their impact
  • Ensure compliance with CDM requirements and in‑house processes
  • Conduct HAZOP studies and risk assessments
  • Assist in specifying mechanical aspects for tendering works

What you will need

  • Educated to at least degree level in Mechanical, Building Services or a similar engineering discipline
  • Have at least 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Design experience in most of the following fields: Building Services, Heat Pumps (Air, water‑source, ground‑source), Boilers/Heating, HVAC, Steam, Air Handling, Cooling, District Heating or similar
  • Full UK manual driving licence

The Package

  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
  • Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
  • Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
  • Discounted gym membership across the UK

EEO statement

We are opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or unjustifiably disadvantaged conditions or requirements.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026