Mechanical Design Engineer

Role overview

Harniss Building Services Solutions are a successful building services consultant and contractor that undertake design, installation and commissioning of building services with a specialism in the private healthcare sector. We are experienced in low-carbon engineering solutions and renewable technologies, delivering innovative and sustainable designs that support the industry's transition towards net-zero carbon objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Working closely with our senior and intermediate engineers, you will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable and efficient mechanical systems on a range of projects. You will receive ongoing mentoring and training to develop your technical knowledge and design skills, while gaining hands-on experience across the healthcare and commercial sectors. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge low-carbon and renewable energy solutions and to build a long-term career in building services design.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical designs, including schematics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), domestic hot and cold water, public health and medical gas systems, taking ownership of the mechanical design on assigned projects.

• Undertake calculations, including heat loss/gain, pipe and duct sizing and plant selection, in accordance with CIBSE guidance and industry best practice, seeking input from senior engineers on complex schemes.

• Prepare and coordinate drawings, schedules and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.

• Ensure designs align with employer requirements, CIBSE guidance, British Standards, Building Regulations, HTM guidance (where applicable), and relevant industry standards.

• Lead the mechanical input on assigned projects and work with the Design/Engineering team to ensure project deliverables are achieved.

• Attend and contribute to design team meetings, internally and externally with clients, acting as the mechanical point of contact where required.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors and other project team members.

• Manage your own workload and project priorities to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved.

• Self-check design outputs and submit them for technical review and sign-off prior to issue.

• Actively develop your technical knowledge through on-the-job learning, training and CPD.

Requirements

• Building Services Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.

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

• AutoCAD experience.

• Experience using Revit within a BIM environment.

• Experience of mechanical design software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp, Hevasoft or similar).

• Sound understanding of HVAC, domestic services and public health systems.

• Working knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage your own workload across several projects and work effectively to programme deadlines.

• Working towards, or interest in achieving, professional registration (IEng/CEng).

Salary

• TBC – subject to experience

BeNefits

• 25 days annual leave

• Enhanced annual leave service benefits – +1 day every 3, 6 and 12 years capped at 28 days

• Buying and selling annual leave scheme up to 5 days

• Pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Hybrid working – option to work from home 2 days per week

• Flexible working

• Company mobile/phone allowance

• Car allowance/company car (after the probation period)