M&E Design Engineer

Futurebuild Recruitment

We are working with a well-established and growing building services contractor delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new build residential projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Design Engineer to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of housing schemes, apartment developments, and high-rise residential projects, from concept through to completion.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems across residential developments.

Key Responsibilities:

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Designing Mechanical or Electrical systems for new build residential projects

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Producing detailed calculations (heat loss/gain, ventilation, pipe sizing, plant selection)

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Preparing drawings, specifications and technical documentation

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Working closely with architects, structural engineers and contractors

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Attending design meetings and supporting projects through construction phases

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Ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations and British Standards

Requirements

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Proven experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer within building services

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Strong experience delivering new build residential projects (housing, apartments, high-rise, PRS etc.)

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Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and residential compliance requirements

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Experience using design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Hevacomp, IES or MagiCAD

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Strong communication and coordination skills

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Ability to manage workload across multiple projects

Desirable:

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Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

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Working towards or holding CIBSE membership

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Experience in sustainable / low-carbon residential design

What’s on Offer:

* £60k / annum – subject to experience, qualifications….etc

* 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays

* Company car or car allowance

* Private healthcare scheme and life insurance

* Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution

* Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP

* Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)

* Employee-owned business

* Flexible holiday scheme