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Job Title


Mechanical Design Engineer


Company : Blueprint Recruitment Solutions


Location : Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


Created : 2026-01-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you on the hunt for your next career move? We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to bring their technical expertise and join our client's engineering consultancy, on a contract basis. This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement, whereby the chosen applicant will be working one day a week from our client's office, located in Nottingham. -Competitive hourly rate of £40-£50 per hour (depending on experience). -Hybrid working arrangement (one day in office). Responsibilities: -Develop detailed mechanical system designs, from concept through to completion, on MOD and prison projects. -Create in-depth mechanical system drawings and specifications. -Ensure all designs and works comply with relevant industry regulations, standards, and codes, whilst ensuring buildability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and accuracy. -Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients, to identify potential issues and implement proactive solutions, whilst managing edits and changes to system designs. -Promote project development initiatives, focusing on improving design processes, methodologies, and standards, allowing for consistency, sustainability, and efficiency. Requirements: -Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, or related position, operating on MOD projects. -BPSS Clearance required -Significant understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC), and key elements, with an acknowledgement of relevant industry standards, regulations, and legislation. -Demonstrable experience with designing and developing mechanical and electrical systems, using relevant software tools. -Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks timely and effectively, whilst assuming a proactive mindset. -Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to business and project development and growth