Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of innovative low-carbon energy solutions, including heat pump systems, energy centres, and plantroom installations across the UK.

This role will play a key part in delivering decarbonisation projects within the NHS, public sector, and commercial environments, working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Produce mechanical designs, calculations and technical specifications for energy centre and plantroom projects
• Develop 2D/3D CAD drawings and review outputs from junior engineers
• Support system sizing, thermal modelling and equipment selection

Project Delivery:

• Assist with the delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning
• Work closely with Project Managers, Designers and site teams
• Ensure designs align with programme, cost and technical requirements

Testing & Commissioning:

• Support commissioning of mechanical systems including heat pumps and HVAC plant
• Participate in system testing, fault finding and performance validation
• Ensure systems meet operational and efficiency targets

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and health & safety requirements
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to safe system design
• Support quality assurance and technical reviews

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide technical input during meetings and design reviews
• Support clear communication of engineering solutions to non-technical stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in MEP, HVAC, energy centres or plantroom design
• Strong CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
• Good understanding of mechanical systems, heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and standards

Desirable:

• Experience with heat pumps / decarbonisation projects / Traditional Building Services Design
• Working towards or already Chartered (CEng)
• Familiarity with NHS or public sector projects Mechanical and electrical design formatting

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