Mechanical Building Services Engineer
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What you'll do
- Design and specify mechanical building services systems in accordance with current regulations, industry standards and project requirements.
- Prepare and contribute to technical design deliverables, including calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated and effective design solutions.
- Support project delivery across a variety of sectors, ensuring quality, compliance and client requirements are met.
- Promote and maintain quality assurance and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.
- Assist in the development and mentoring of graduate and junior engineers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes, capabilities and technical standards.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders as required.
What they're looking for
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Experience delivering mechanical building services design projects.
- Progressing towards Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of current building services regulations, standards and design practices.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Title: Mechanical Building Services Engineer
Job Location: Motherwell
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: Up to £40K + £5.5K Car allowance + Package
Client Overview
Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the built environment, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, life sciences, industrial and more. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they provide innovative engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project delivery.
Known for their technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, they work closely with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients on some of the UK's most challenging and high-profile developments. Their teams combine deep sector knowledge with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling them to deliver efficient, future-focused solutions that add real value throughout the project lifecycle.
The business offers a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise, and progress their careers within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that places equal importance on innovation, professional development, and delivering outstanding results for its clients.
Role Overview
Our client is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their established Building Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Engineer who is looking to further develop their technical expertise while working on a diverse range of projects across sectors such as commercial, industrial, life sciences, defence, infrastructure and the wider built environment.
Working as part of a collaborative team of experienced engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for the design and specification of mechanical building services systems, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards. You'll gain exposure to a variety of challenging projects, contribute to multidisciplinary design teams, and play an active role in supporting and mentoring early-career professionals.
The ideal candidate will already have experience delivering mechanical building services projects and be working towards Chartered Engineer status. You'll be someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, is committed to technical excellence, and takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions that meet client expectations.
This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Design and specify mechanical building services systems in accordance with current regulations, industry standards and project requirements.
- Prepare and contribute to technical design deliverables, including calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated and effective design solutions.
- Support project delivery across a variety of sectors, ensuring quality, compliance and client requirements are met.
- Promote and maintain quality assurance and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.
- Assist in the development and mentoring of graduate and junior engineers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes, capabilities and technical standards.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders as required.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Experience delivering mechanical building services design projects.
- Progressing towards Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of current building services regulations, standards and design practices.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Salary up to £40,000 per annum
- Company car or car allowance
- Annual bonus (based on performance)
- Up to 6% matched pension contribution
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Employee discount platform
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing professional development and chartership support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a highly respected engineering consultancy
Next Steps
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