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Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ME8, Lower Twydall, Medway
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services
South East (Office-Based with Project Engagement as Required)
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum + Benefits
Full-time, Permanent
Low carbon focus. Design ownership. Projects with real impact.
A well-established and expanding M&E contractor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing in-house design team. Working closely with the Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for producing technically sound and energy-efficient mechanical designs across a range of education, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
You’ll play a hands-on role in the design process from Stage 3/4 onwards—creating detailed layouts, calculations, specifications, and modelling reports using industry-standard software. This role suits a technically capable engineer who enjoys responsibility, is passionate about low-carbon design, and is confident managing their own workload within a collaborative team.
Why this opportunity
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Structured role within a growing in-house design department
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Wide range of live and upcoming projects across multiple sectors
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Opportunity to take ownership of mechanical design output from early surveys through to delivery
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Competitive salary, ongoing training, and long-term development potential
Key responsibilities
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Produce mechanical designs, specifications, calculations and schedules in line with project requirements
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Review contract documentation, Stage 4/5 requirements and ensure technical compliance
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Support internal and external coordination with project teams, consultants and clients
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Monitor drawing production and review for technical accuracy and consistency prior to issue
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Attend site surveys, capturing data using Lidar scanning and converting into usable design input
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Contribute to energy modelling assessments and sustainability-driven design documentation
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Respond to design RFIs and maintain clear records of revisions and decision-making
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Support the wider team in ensuring design work is delivered on time and to high quality standards
What we’re looking for
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Degree (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
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Demonstrable experience in mechanical design within the building services sector
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Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Revit, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD
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Good understanding of current Building Regulations and sustainable design principles
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Passion for low-carbon, energy-efficient system design
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Ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Full UK driving licence
The package
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£50,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience
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Company pension scheme
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21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Annual career progression reviews
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Supportive design team and structured leadership
If you’re a mechanically focused design engineer looking to take the next step in your career—and you want to do so in a team that values sustainability, technical quality and clear communication—this could be the right opportunity.
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