Equans is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester. This full‑time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Overview
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering high‑quality mechanical designs and technical support across decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. The role covers the design and optimisation of HVAC systems, heat pumps, and building automation systems, supporting the full project lifecycle from early feasibility through construction and commissioning.
What will you deliver?
- Deep technical grounding in mechanical building services design to integrate low‑carbon energy solutions such as heat pumps, heat recovery systems, high‑efficiency HVAC, thermal storage, and demand‑led controls for sustainable retrofit in commercial, public‑sector, and mixed‑use buildings.
- Proven experience in heat‑pump design and integration, including hybrid systems and low‑temperature heating solutions.
- Ability to integrate mechanical systems with electrical infrastructure and low‑carbon technologies for retrofit and new‑build projects.
- Sound understanding of electrical building services to enable effective coordination.
- Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including heating and cooling load calculations, ancillary equipment sizing and selection, ductwork and pipework sizing, schematics, schedules, DSEAR assessments, and technical reports.
- Participating in and contributing to HAZOP and LOPA discussions/meetings.
- Experience with heat networks and utilities from feasibility through to application and connection design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
- Support energy modelling and system performance simulations using IES, Energy Pro and other tools.
- Ability to lead mechanical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects.
- Ability to check, QA and sign off mechanical designs in accordance with CIBSE Guides, BS EN standards, UK Building Regulations (Part L, Part F, Part G) and relevant industry codes.
Design Management & Team Development
- Undertake design, coordination and management, integrating mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.
- Produce and develop technical reports, drawings and specifications.
- Comfortably lead client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
- Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
- Mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
- Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation, managing the risk register.
Project and Risk Support
- Manage designs and support end‑to‑end project lifecycle delivery, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct design reviews, ensuring design solutions meet performance, safety and regulatory standards.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes.
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
- Access to growing employee networks.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Who are you?
Experience
- Design and design management, risk assessment and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies and energy efficiency projects.
- Proficiency in design, energy modelling and simulation software such as IES, Energy Pro, PVsol, Termis, NEMO and Netsim.
- Experience working across full RIBA stages on multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Experience in public sector or funding‑driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/SHDF.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
- Strong experience in design management, risk assessment and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies and energy efficiency projects.
- Strong background in mechanical building services design, supported by practical experience or equivalent knowledge.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. You will also have access to employee networks such as AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, Women Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
Work Authorization & Other Notes
For this role, applicants must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check.
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