Mechanical Design Engineer – London

We’re working exclusively with a highly regarded building services consultancy who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm with a diverse project portfolio and an excellent track record of staff development and retention.

About the Client

Our client delivers high-quality building services solutions across a range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Hotels, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Developments. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they offer the chance to work on medium to large-scale, complex projects from concept design through to construction.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take a key role in the delivery of mechanical and multi-disciplinary building services projects. Working closely with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines, you’ll ensure all designs meet the highest technical, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design elements of multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Coordinate designs with other building services disciplines and external consultants.

• Take projects from concept through to detailed design (RIBA Stages 1–4).

• Carry out design reviews and validation at key project stages.

• Ensure all deliverables are technically accurate and compliant.

• Work independently to achieve objectives while upholding Health & Safety and CDM regulations.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical building services design.

• Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IMechE) – highly desirable, or actively working towards.

• Familiarity with RIBA design stages.

• Strong technical knowledge of MEPH systems.

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach.