Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
About the role
Due to continued growth, Airco is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to join our expanding in-house design team at our Hull head office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineer with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) building services design across a diverse range of sectors. You’ll take the lead on significant and complex projects, managing the mechanical design from initial concept through to completion while delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that exceed client expectations. Working closely with clients and project teams, you’ll play a key role in building lasting relationships, securing repeat business and ensuring projects are delivered successfully and profitably.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of significant and complex building services projects from concept through to completion.
- Develop detailed HVAC designs, calculations, reports, specifications, GA drawings, system schematics and equipment selections.
- Define and develop design briefs with clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
- Ensure designs comply with client specifications, current legislation and industry standards.
- Capture and coordinate mechanical services within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
- With decarbonisation at the forefront of the industry, you’ll help deliver sustainable building solutions by incorporating renewable technologies, energy analysis and low-carbon design principles into projects.
- Produce fully coordinated mechanical installation drawings and technical documentation.
- Manage multiple projects across a variety of sectors, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and client expectations.
- Attend client, design and project progress meetings, carrying out site visits, detailed surveys, condition assessments and technical reports.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to mechanical engineers and wider project teams.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the business by delivering exceptional client service, encouraging repeat business and ensuring profitable project delivery.
About You
- You’ll have proven experience in Mechanical Building Services Design, with a strong HVAC background and substantial experience as a design engineer within mechanical services. Experience of air movement is essential.
- You’ll be confident managing multiple projects from concept to completion and have experience designing mechanical solutions for commercial, industrial and retail environments.
- You’ll also have:
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services.
- A good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, CAD and mechanical calculation software.
- Knowledge of renewable technologies and low-carbon building design.
- Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer and mathematical skills.
What you will get in return...
- Competitive Salary
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Annual Leave & Additional Leave
- Birthday off on us
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Referral Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Free Eye Test
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and Continuous Professional Development
- Opportunities to Progress within the Company
Experience
- Mechanical design: 3 years (required)
- Revit, AutoCAD and mechanical calculation software.: 3 years (required)
Pay
Up to £45,000.00 per year
Schedule
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification
Driving Licence (preferred)