Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

HVAC Building Services

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + benefits & bonuses (depending on experience)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate and or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established, International Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The selected candidate will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our client's Central London offices. You will work on technically challenging and high-profile Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Residential infrastructure projects through RIBA Stages 3-5.

Benefits:

• £40,000 – £55,000 base salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working environment
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems (HVAC)
• Develop mechanical design strategies, concepts, and detailed solutions
• Manage HVAC mechanical design projects from initial feasibility through detailed design and final handover.
• Undertake and oversee thermal, comfort, and energy analysis and calculations of buildings and spaces
• Prepare and manage models, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, architects, clients, and external stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and technical approvals
• Support sustainability and low-carbon design approaches across projects

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in the building services industry and HVAC Design
• Proven experience leading projects through concept, detailed design, and delivery stages
• Strong experience working on Residential, Education and Commercial projects
• Demonstrable experience working within multidisciplinary design teams
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit Software is essential
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and design standards
• Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-focused mindset
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE)

If this role sounds of interest, I’d be happy to discuss it further, please email me at Lydia.Gaunt@blueprintrecruit.com or call 02392603030.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English