The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provides client-side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council.
The team has an expanding mechanical and electrical design requirement. As such we are seeking applications for the role of Mechanical Design Engineer.
What is involved?
In this role you will provide high-quality mechanical design, advice and technical solutions for construction projects. You will be a member of a team of professionals. Our staff are experienced in construction design and management and hold a diverse range of professional accreditation and chartership including MCIBSE, IHE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT and RIBA.
The range of professional disciplines and services provided by the team cover:
- Construction Project Management
- Quantity Surveying and Accounts
- Contract Administration
- Construction, Design and Management
- Programme and Project Support
- Architectural Building Design
- Mechanical and Electrical Design
- Building Surveying
- Clerk of Works
- Building Condition Surveys
In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for conducting the mechanical design for a wide range of building projects. In some cases, acting as the project lead fulfilling project management, contract administration and principal designer duties. In other cases, fulfilling lead designer or sub-consultant designer duties as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
What will I need?
This is a career band role and as such we are interested in applications from people with a differing range of knowledge and experience in line with the criteria for each of the grades on offer. Appointment will be made at the grade level depending on relevant experience.
Please refer to the attached person specifications for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th June 2026.
Our offer to you
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years of continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
Please contact Gary Johnson, Principal Building Services Design Manager, via email at gary.johnson@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
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