Mechanical Design Engineer

Our award-winning Client is a leading independently owned building services consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the UK. With a strong reputation in sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, and residential, they pride themselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to MEP design. Employing circa 200 staff across 9 strategically placed regional offices, they provide local assistance to live projects nationwide.

Role Overview

The Leeds office is a short 5 minute walk from the train station, offering superb modern offices in the heart of the city and a desirable location for those choosing to commute by car or public transport.

With work pouring in and significant future prospects on the horizon facilitated by their strong reputation in the industry as MEP experts, there is a real opportunity to grow the team with a commitment from the board to increase headcount by 6. This will include:

• 2 x Senior Mechanical Engineer
• 2 x Senior Electrical Engineer
• 1 x Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
• 1 x Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

The Leeds leadership team is looking to hire a capable and enthusiastic Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in mechanical building services design who is ready to take on greater responsibility in project delivery, while continuing to develop their technical and professional skills under an appointed mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and public health services.
• Produce design calculations, layouts, specifications, and technical reports.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Support project delivery across all stages, from concept through to completion.
• Attend design meetings, client briefings, and occasional site visits.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to BIM workflows and coordinated 3D models where applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Building Services Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience in a building services design environment.
• Working knowledge of UK building regulations and CIBSE guidelines.
• Familiarity with design tools such as IES, Hevacomp, or similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Progressing towards professional accreditation (e.g. CEng).
• Exposure to sustainable design principles and low-carbon technologies.
• Understanding of BIM processes and collaborative project environments.
• Experience working across different sectors such as commercial or residential.