Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Surrey / Central London (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 DOE + Benefits
Contract Option: Permanent or Contract Considered

A well-established Mechanical Contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £60 million is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

Operating across the Commercial Fit-Out sector, the business delivers high-profile Design & Build projects with values up to £10 million throughout London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to strengthen their in-house design capability.

The Role

Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial, and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems from concept through to project completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing mechanical building services designs for commercial fit-out projects.
• Developing HVAC, public health, and associated mechanical systems in line with client requirements.
• Preparing calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinating designs with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.
• Supporting Design & Build project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attending design meetings and providing technical support during construction phases.
• Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and project requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Previous experience working for a Mechanical Contractor or M&E Contractor.
• Proven experience delivering Commercial Fit-Out Design & Build projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services design.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Office locations in Surrey and Central London.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial fit-out projects valued up to £10 million.
• Strong pipeline of secured projects and excellent career development prospects.
• Contract applications will also be considered for suitably experienced candidates.