Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Wolverhampton, UK
Full-Time | Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £69,000 DOE

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton.

This is a predominantly office-based role (5 days per week) where you will be responsible for developing and delivering detailed mechanical designs that support safe, compliant, and high-quality installations across a range of construction projects.

Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing in accordance with fire strategy reports, local building regulations and planning authority requirements

• Attending and contributing to design team meetings

• Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where required

• Producing heating and cooling load calculations (thermal modelling) and ventilation calculations using industry software

• Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHPs, boilers, plate heat exchangers and associated plant

• Producing above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing

• Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc.)

• Producing pipework and ductwork sizing calculations using recognised industry software or spreadsheets

• Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)

• Producing stage reports and technical presentations

• Preparing Designer’s Risk Assessments and Mitigation Reports

• Producing mechanical layouts and schematics for construction

• Ensuring designs meet project programmes and delivery deadlines

• Producing detailed design and survey reports

Requirements

• Extensive experience within Mechanical Building Services design in the construction sector

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification

• Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant UK / European standards (BS, EN, IEC etc.)

• Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES or TAS

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

• Strong communication and coordination skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £69,000 DOE

• Professional development support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health and wellbeing initiatives

• Bike to work scheme

My client promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment and encourages professional development, helping employees build long-term careers within the building services sector.