Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services
Mechanical Design Engineer | East Midlands | £35–£45/hr | Long-term contract | Apply now
Mechanical Design Engineer – Shape Projects from Concept to Completion
Location: East Midlands
Hours: 8am–4pm (37.5 hours/week)
Type: Permanent/Rolling Contract
Rate: Circa £35–£45/hour (negotiable)
️ Start: Flexible – we’ll work around you
Looking for a role where no two projects are the same?
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a building services contractor delivering a wide range of UK-wide projects – from schools and universities to leisure centres, warehouses, and decarbonisation schemes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Full HVAC design – from estimation to Stage 5
- Collaborate with estimators to develop concepts into detailed designs
- Attend client, pre-construction, and design meetings
- Issue designs to clients and construction teams
- Work on projects up to £2m in value
- Engage with a wide range of sectors – no pigeonholing here!
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in mechanical building services design (HVAC, plumbing, drainage)
- Client-facing and confident in meetings
- CAD/Revit experience is a bonus, not a must.
- Comfortable working in-office (1 day WFH possible)
- No formal qualifications required – experience speaks louder
Why join?
- Long-term, rolling contract with stability
- Broad project exposure across public and private sectors
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Flexibility on start date and working style
Ready to take the lead on exciting, varied projects?
Let’s talk – apply now or get in touch for more info.
Talk to William Castleman, the specialist consultant managing this position Telephone +44 333 010 6359