Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer looking for more variety, more influence, and a better working balance?
At Horizon, you will not be just another engineer in a large organisation. You will be part of a close-knit consultancy where your work is visible, your ideas are heard, and your contribution genuinely matters.
We work on a wide range of new build, decarbonisation, redevelopment and refurbishment projects, delivering mechanical building services design from inception through to completion. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of your projects, solve interesting engineering challenges, and see the impact of your work in the buildings we help create.
We offer a supportive, family-friendly working environment, flexibility and a culture that respects life outside work.
The Role
As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will be involved in the full project lifecycle, including surveying, design, coordination, reporting and inspection of mechanical services installations.
Your work will include the design and specification of mechanical building services such as:
- Decarbonisation
- Renewable technologies
- LTHW heating systems
- Ventilation systems
- Air conditioning
- Domestic hot and cold-water services
- Heat pumps and low-carbon technologies
- Drainage systems
- Gas services
- Plant rooms
- External mechanical services
- Plant selection and specification
- Mechanical design calculations
- Thermal modelling
- CAD drawings and technical documentation
You will work directly with clients, design teams, contractors and colleagues to deliver practical, compliant and energy-efficient engineering solutions.
This role will suit someone who enjoys technical challenge, variety and responsibility. You will have the chance to influence designs, contribute to project decisions and play an important role in the continued success of a respected independent consultancy.
About You
You will have strong experience in Mechanical Building Services Consultancy and Design, ideally with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
You will also have one of the following, or equivalent experience:
- ONC in Building Services
- HNC in Building Services
- Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Your knowledge and experience should at least be aligned with the requirements for CIBSE Incorporated Engineer status.
You should be comfortable with:
- Mechanical building services design
- Building Regulations
- Part L compliance
- CIBSE AM11 Building Performance Modelling
- AutoCAD
- Dynamic thermal modelling software such as EDSL TAS or IES
- Producing your own thermal models
- Preparing CAD drawings and design documentation
Most importantly, you will be someone who wants to keep developing. We value engineers who are curious, practical and keen to improve their technical knowledge, project experience and professional standing.
What We Offer
We want to create an environment where good engineers can do their best work while maintaining a healthy balance outside work.
We offer:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Family-friendly working culture
- Pension contribution
- Professional development support
- Annual salary reviews
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Comfortable York office with parking
- Business lounge facilities
- Good transport links
- Varied projects with real technical challenge
- A smaller team where your work has visible impact
Why Join Horizon?
Horizon is a small company, and we see that as a strength.
You will have more direct involvement in projects, closer contact with decision-makers, and greater opportunity to shape both your work and your career. Your contribution will not be hidden inside a large corporate structure. It will be recognised, valued and supported.
For a senior or developing engineer, this is an opportunity to take on meaningful work, broaden your project experience, and continue developing professionally in a flexible and supportive environment.
Recruitment Agencies
No agencies please.
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted recruitment partners and do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Any such submissions will not be acknowledged.
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