Equans Sci-Tech is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer with a Building Services background who excels in a dynamic, project-based role.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be an integral member of our design team, supporting technical delivery across bid, design, installation and commissioning phases. The role will focus on design and technical support services for data centres, clean rooms, pharmaceutical and other mission‑critical projects.
What you will deliver
- Design, plan and coordinate mechanical services projects.
- Participate in regular design meetings with project teams, ensuring clear communication and effective management of design changes.
- Contribute to technical strategy development during bid and pre‑construction phase of projects.
- Provide engineering support to site teams by providing specialist design input to proactively resolve problems and support installation works to programme requirements.
- Be involved in successful project delivery as part of the team, with high quality design deliverables completed on time and to budget.
- Maintain thorough technical audit trails to document design reviews and approval by all stakeholder.
- Resolve installation and commissioning challenges efficiently.
- Delivery of designs in line with health and safety requirements.
What we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
- Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities (professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes)
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for
- Recognised qualification in mechanical / building services engineering (e.g., BEng / MEng) or equivalent experience.
- Experienced in designing mechanical services aligned with relevant standards, guidance and client’s requirements.
- Collaborative team player able to deliver realistic programme for delivery of design to the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and project demands.
- With guidance, able to make effective decisions in consultation with project stakeholders and use judgement to escalate decision making process.
- Experience of undertaking the design of mechanical services, particularly for data centres, clean rooms, pharmaceutical and other mission‑critical projects.
- Experience of undertaking design at all stages of project lifecycle – pre‑construction, design and construction stage.
- Passionate about the industry and the willingness to progress.
- Experience of AutoCAD and Revit is desirable.
- Hevacomp / IES / Thermal Modelling experience is desirable.
Who are we
Equans Sci-Tech is a specialist partner for mission‑critical environments – cleanrooms, laboratories and manufacturing plants – providing a fully integrated, single‑source approach to define, design and deliver advanced facilities with absolute certainty. Our lifecycle management mindset and value engineering model ensure cost certainty, faster speed to market and long‑term ROI. From strategic consultation and compliant, sustainable, technology‑agnostic designs to seamless delivery, handover and ongoing optimisation, we create future‑proof technical facilities and drive unmatched business outcomes. Backed by deep expertise, collaborative engagement and a culture of continuous knowledge development, we guarantee reliable, innovative solutions that support safety, sustainability and long‑term success.
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, 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.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
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