Job Description:

Intermediate / Low-Level Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: £38,000–£55,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Building Services / Engineering

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Intermediate / Low-Level Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Solihull.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical design professional with experience in building services engineering who is looking to take ownership of technical design packages and contribute to a variety of projects across the built environment.

You will work closely with other engineering disciplines and project teams to develop practical, coordinated and energy-efficient mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building-services designs from concept through to delivery.

• Carry out heating, cooling and ventilation calculations.

• Develop mechanical system options and assess their technical and energy performance.

• Prepare equipment schedules, specifications and design documentation.

• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural and public-health disciplines.

• Produce and review coordinated drawings and technical information.

• Support design reviews, client meetings and technical discussions.

• Respond to design changes, site queries and coordination issues.

• Ensure design work is technically robust, buildable and delivered within project requirements.

• Support junior team members where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience in mechanical building-services design.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

• Experience carrying out mechanical calculations and producing technical specifications.

• Experience taking ownership of design packages and project deliverables.

• Good multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.

• The ability to explain your technical decisions and contribute confidently to project discussions.

• Relevant mechanical engineering or building-services qualifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Experience

• Revit and/or AutoCAD.

• Mechanical modelling or calculation software.

• Experience with low-carbon technologies, heat pumps or retrofit projects.

• Experience within commercial, education, healthcare, residential or industrial buildings.

• CIBSE or IMechE involvement and/or progress towards professional qualification.

What We're Looking For

This role is suited to an Intermediate or early Senior-level engineer who can demonstrate genuine hands-on design experience and personal ownership of engineering deliverables.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical building-services design experience.

• Independent ownership of calculations, specifications and design packages.

• Effective multidisciplinary coordination.

• Clear technical communication and checking ability.

Please note: The exact working pattern, benefits package and final salary structure are subject to confirmation.

How to Apply

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer or Building Services Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Solihull / West Midlands area, please submit your CV for consideration.