We are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join RCDC. If you are keen to work in a rapidly growing, exciting and innovative building services consultancy, or know someone who is, we want to hear form you!
Responsibilities
- Leading mechanical designs for smaller projects,
- Delivering mechanical designs for larger projects,
- Working alongside electrical and public health teams,
- Ensuring delivery of high quality MEP designs & proposals,
- Use of REVIT, CAD, Bluebeam and similar design software,
- Guiding and training less experienced team members.
Requirements & Aspirations
- Circa 3 or 4 years + experience in mechanical design,
- Ability to deliver mechanical designs independently,
- Good understanding of building services across electrical and public health systems,
- Working knowledge of all key CIBSE, BSRIA and other guidance documents as well as the building regulations,
- Experience in delivering projects within the UK,
- Ideally experienced across commercial, education and residential sectors, as well as working for public and private sector clients.
- Working towards or has already attained Chartership status, or alternatively having Incorporated Engineer status.
- Competence with Revit is preferable but not essential,
- Experience using IES (or similar software) is preferable but not necessary,
- Understanding and preferably some knowledge of delivering
- Net Zero strategies and designs,
- Highly IT literate and able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint to high levels
- Excellent verbal and written abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
This role is currently 4 days per week in the office, 1 WFH.
Working at RCDC
RCDC exists to drive positive change within the construction industry, whilst promoting diversity and inclusion both within the company and the wider industry. The urgent need for change to respond to the climate crisis is a key driver, with the company having a strong focus on decarbonisation.
RCDC was recognised as “Small Consultancy of the Year” at the 2026 CIBSE Performance Awards.
We have three core principles: Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability, with the first two driving improvements in the third. These principles drive all aspects of work within the company.
As a purpose driven organisation; we valuing our staff is at the centre of our company culture. This is demonstrated practically through the following elements:
- A collaborative and open environment where staff at all levels can contribute to all business decisions and strategies,
- An atmosphere where the team work closely together, supporting each other both professionally and personally,
- All pay is transparent, with the aim of promoting equal pay for all,
- A unique innovation strategy which encourages and rewards staff who can drive innovation within the business,
Our drive and prioritisation of our staff can also be seen in our working environment, where our engineers are passionate and enjoy their work. We think this is a great place to work, and if you think you would be a good fit for the organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Company profit share,
- 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays and Christmas office closure,
- Additional 2 volunteer days per year,
- Company card for work expenses,
- Flexible and hybrid work hours (WFH to be discussed, core hours between 10:00-16:00),
- Pension with 5% employer contribution,
- Work phone and SIM,
- Gym/fitness membership,
- Access to financial advisor,
- Two chartered association/institution memberships,
- Paid training and personal development courses (internal and external),
- The benefits of RCDC’s Intellectual Property ownership strategy, where the individual rather than company owns the rights to the product, and actively will be encouraged to develop this into a spin off company which is partially owned by the employee.
Find the full job spec and apply directly: https://www.ruane-cdc.com/mechanical-engineer