Job Description
Overview
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Warrington to join an established building engineering services contractor with a strong in-house design function and a long-standing presence in the North-West market.
This is a great opportunity for a design engineer who enjoys seeing solutions through properly, from early-stage concept and coordination, through to construction support and handover.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a practical environment where quality, buildability, and clear communication matter.
About the Company
Our client is a privately owned building engineering services contractor with decades of experience delivering mechanical and electrical systems, combining strong operating standards with an agile, delivery-focused approach.
They invest in their people and operate with an established in-house design team producing work to high industry standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Producing mechanical building services designs from concept through to detailed design
- Designing systems such as HVAC, ventilation, public health and associated services
- Completing calculations, equipment selection, schedules and specifications
- Coordinating with electrical design and wider project teams to resolve clashes and queries early
- Supporting pre-construction where required with technical input, clarifications and design development
- Attending design meetings and contributing to coordinated, buildable solutions
- Providing construction support, answering RFIs and assisting with commissioning readiness
- Maintaining clear document control and working to agreed design QA standards
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in mechanical building services design (consultant or contractor background welcome)
- Good understanding of UK regulations and common industry standards
- Confident producing coordinated designs and working through RIBA stages
- Competent with AutoCAD (Revit or BIM coordination experience beneficial)
- Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-led mindset
- Organised approach to managing deadlines and documentation
Benefits
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
- Company benefits package
- Stable workflow within a well-established contractor with an in-house design team
- Long-term progression opportunity as your technical and project exposure grows