Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will develop mechanical building services designs from concept through construction within an established Hampshire-based contractor’s in-house team. You contribute to healthcare, commercial, education and refurbishment projects, with a focus on hospitals and diagnostic environments. You will translate consultant and client designs into practical, buildable solutions and collaborate closely with estimators, project teams and external stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape efficient, sustainable mechanical systems on varied schemes, from 200k to 2m in value.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and domestic water systems
• Develop designs from concept through to construction
• Translate consultant and client designs into practical installation solutions
• Undertake site surveys and validate existing systems
• Perform mechanical design calculations and technical assessments
• Create equipment schedules and select equipment
• Prepare technical submissions and design documentation
• Coordinate services with other disciplines
• Collaborate with estimating and project delivery teams
• Liaise with consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide technical support during construction
• Attend design and project meetings as required

Key requirements

• Previous experience in mechanical building services design
• Good knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and domestic water systems
• Experience taking designs from concept through to construction
• Ability to develop consultant designs into practical solutions
• Experience undertaking site surveys and assessing existing systems
• Good understanding of mechanical design calculations and equipment selection
• Experience producing schedules, technical submissions and design documentation
• Practical approach to engineering and design
• Ability to work independently and manage projects and deadlines

• communication with stakeholders
• ability to work independently
• cross-functional collaboration
• HVAC
• ventilation
• heating

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