Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Asset Intelligence
London, UK 

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation working on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on exciting multi-site initiatives while developing your expertise in mechanical and building services engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical design and project management across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior engineers, managing aspects of the design team as required.
• Liaise with clients, attend project meetings, and maintain strong relationships.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and prepare detailed reports and condition assessments.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance.
• Develop mechanical and technical standards and ensure adherence across projects.
• Deliver projects from concept design through to detailed design, including tender preparation and specification writing.
• Work closely with controls teams to integrate control strategies and operational requirements.
• Produce design drawings and calculations using CAD and other engineering software in line with recognised frameworks (RIBA/BG6).
• Travel to various sites across the UK to support project delivery.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally within consultancy or contracting environments.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration with a recognised body such as CIBSE or IET.
• Strong understanding of regulations, industry standards, sustainability principles, and energy-related systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, heating/cooling distribution, boiler/CHP systems, ventilation, flue systems, and building services engineering. Steam system experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with CAD, Revit/BIM, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and familiarity with CIBSE guides, IEE/BS standards, CDM regulations, and RIBA/BG6 frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality results.

What’s on Offer

• Work on a range of prestigious projects across multiple sectors.
• Career development opportunities including professional training and support for continuous learning.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance site and office commitments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, which may include:
  • Generous holiday entitlement, with options to purchase additional days
  • Pension and share schemes
  • Private medical cover
  • Professional body membership support

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation experiencing significant growth, offering the chance to work on high-profile projects across the UK. You will be part of diverse, highly skilled teams, gaining exposure to complex, multi-site programmes while developing your expertise and progressing your career. The role offers both stability and the opportunity to take on challenging responsibilities, helping you realise long-term professional goals.