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Mechanical Design EngineerFull-Time/PermanentLocation: Wolverhampton or EdinburghSalary: £45,000 to £75,000 DOECompany DescriptionWith over 45 years of experience, this established building services contractor delivers complete Mechanical and Electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors, including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.From design through installation to ongoing maintenance, their skilled workforce ensures efficient, reliable, and high-quality service for clients. Recognised multiple times with industry awards for management excellence, the company has successfully delivered large-scale projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe as a comprehensive building services solutions provider.Job DescriptionDue to continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Wolverhampton office. The role is predominantly office-based, working within an experienced team to develop and deliver mechanical designs that ensure safe, compliant on-site installations.What you would do:Designing in alignment with fire strategy reports, local building regulations, and planning authority requirementsAttending design team meetingsConducting site surveys of existing installations when requiredPerforming heating/cooling (thermal modelling) and ventilation load calculations using industry-standard softwareSizing and selecting AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHP, boilers, plate heat exchangers, etc.Producing above-ground drainage calculations and sizing drainage systemsSizing and selecting domestic hot and cold-water equipment such as heaters and storage tanksProducing pipe and duct sizing calculations using software or spreadsheetsSizing and selecting firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)Preparing stage reports and presentationsCompleting Designers Risk Assessment and Mitigation ReportsDetailing mechanical layouts and schematics for constructionMeeting project delivery deadlinesProducing detailed design and survey reportsQualifications:Extensive experience in mechanical engineering for building services in constructionMechanical Engineering Degree or equivalentGood knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS & EN standards (Irish and UK) or ASHRAEWorking knowledge of design tools such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES/TASAbility to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environmentStrong communication skills