Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Wolverhampton, UK

Full-Time | Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)

Salary: Up to £69,000 DOE

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton.

This is a predominantly office-based role (5 days per week) where you will be responsible for developing and delivering detailed mechanical designs that support safe, compliant, and high-quality installations across a range of construction projects.

Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities

Designing in accordance with fire strategy reports, local building regulations and planning authority requirements

Attending and contributing to design team meetings

Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where required

Producing heating and cooling load calculations (thermal modelling) and ventilation calculations using industry software

Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHPs, boilers, plate heat exchangers and associated plant

Producing above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing

Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc.)

Producing pipework and ductwork sizing calculations using recognised industry software or spreadsheets

Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)

Producing stage reports and technical presentations

Preparing Designer’s Risk Assessments and Mitigation Reports

Producing mechanical layouts and schematics for construction

Ensuring designs meet project programmes and delivery deadlines

Producing detailed design and survey reports

Requirements

Extensive experience within Mechanical Building Services design in the construction sector

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant UK / European standards (BS, EN, IEC etc.)

Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES or TAS

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Strong communication and coordination skills

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £69,000 DOE

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Bike to work scheme

My client promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment and encourages professional development, helping employees build long-term careers within the building services sector