Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – MEP Consultancy
Location: Kent
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, full time

Linea Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing MEP consultancy in Kent to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. They have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building services design across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and mixed-use projects, and are looking to strengthen their mechanical team.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll take ownership of your own projects from concept through to completion, with real progression and support towards chartership.

The role

* Design mechanical building services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chilled water and public health systems

* Carry out design calculations including heat loss and gain, duct and pipe sizing, and plant selection

* Produce drawings, schematics and specifications from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 4

* Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers and electrical colleagues

* Prepare reports, including Part L compliance, energy strategies and low-carbon solutions such as heat pumps

* Attend design team meetings and occasional site visits

* Support and mentor junior engineers as you develop

About you

* Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

* Experience in a mechanical design role within a consultancy or design-and-build environment

* Good working knowledge of CIBSE guides, Building Regulations and British Standards

* Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience of Hevacomp, IES or similar is a bonus

* Working towards or holding IEng/CEng with CIBSE is desirable

* Organised and confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team