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Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate - Senior)


Company : Hays Construction and Property


Location : Southampton, Hampshire


Created : 2025-06-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate to Senior considered) Location: Greater Southampton (Full-time office-based with ad hoc WFH flexibility) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 Intermediate, up to £60,000 for Senior My client, a nationally respected building services consultancy, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team in the Greater Southampton area. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with a strong focus on decarbonisation and sustainability. About the Role:The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects across a variety of sectors. Current and upcoming projects include: Decarbonisation schemes for hospitals and public sector estates New-build educational facilities Healthcare infrastructure upgradesThis role is ideally suited to an Intermediate to Senior level Mechanical Engineer with a passion for sustainable design and a desire to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects. Key Responsibilities: Design of mechanical systems including HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation Production of detailed design drawings and specifications Collaboration with electrical engineers and other disciplines Site visits, surveys, and client meetings Supporting junior engineers and contributing to technical developmentRequirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Proven experience in mechanical design within a consultancy environment Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CIBSE guidelines Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and IES or similar Excellent communication and teamwork skillsTerms / benefits: Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE) Full-time office-based role with occasional WFH flexibility Free parking / good local public transport links Core hours 09:30-4pm 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days Memberships paid for and supported Opportunity to work on high-impact decarbonisation projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Clear progression pathway and technical developmentNext steps: For more information, please apply via this advert or contact Daniel Baker on (phone number removed). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)