Mechanical Engineer - Building Services
19 days ago
Birmingham
Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)\n\n Overview\n\n Join a UK multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy delivering integrated engineering, design, and project solutions across the built environment.\n\n You will be part of a collaborative building services team working within fully coordinated, multi-discipline project environments alongside civil, structural, architectural, and project management professionals.\n\n This role offers exposure to full lifecycle project delivery from early-stage feasibility through detailed design and construction support across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.\n\nThe Role\n\n This is a delivery-focused mechanical engineering position where you will be responsible for producing practical, coordinated, and commercially aware building services designs.\n\n You will be expected to contribute across all project stages, working closely with internal teams to ensure engineering solutions are efficient, buildable, and aligned with client and project objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDeliver mechanical building services design from concept through to RIBA Stage 5\nDesign HVAC systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, and associated plant layouts\nUndertake calculations including thermal loads, pipe sizing, duct sizing, and airflow strategies\nProduce coordinated technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation\nWork closely with internal multidisciplinary teams including civils, structural, architecture, and PM\nParticipate in design reviews, client meetings, workshops, and site visits\nEnsure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, and British Standards\nDevelop coordinated designs within BIM environments using Revit\nSupport construction stage activities including technical queries, RFIs, and design changes\nContribute to design decisions with awareness of cost, programme, and buildability\n\n Requirements\n\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline\nExperience within a consultancy or design-led building services environment\nStrong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical building services principles\nProficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and ideally IES VE or similar software\nWorking knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance\nExperience working within multidisciplinary project teams\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage internally and externally\nOrganised, proactive approach with strong attention to detail\n\n Desirable Experience\n\nWorking towards Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status\nExperience in BIM Level 2 / fully coordinated Revit project environments\nExposure to early-stage design and feasibility work\nExperience across residential, commercial, healthcare, and education sectors\nUnderstanding of low-carbon design principles and sustainable building strategies\nCommercial awareness of cost and programme impacts on design decisions\n\n Benefits\n\n28 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n7% employer pension contribution\nPaid overtime\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\nMultiple UK office locations with regional flexibility\nStrong support for professional development and chartership progression\nExposure to a wide range of complex UK building projects\n\n Why Join\n\n This is a technically engaging role within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where engineers are trusted with responsibility early and expected to contribute to both technical design and project delivery outcomes.\n\n You will gain exposure to coordinated, real-world engineering challenges across diverse sectors, with clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy structure