Mechanical Engineer

Barker Associates is an award winning, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for a Mechanical Engineer who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at either of our Braintree or Birmingham offices, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

• Deliver mechanical engineering solutions across projects from concept to completion
• Carry out condition and technical surveys of existing buildings and produce clear reports
• Prepare mechanical calculations, designs, drawings, and specifications
• Produce documentation and drawings for tender stages and assist in tender evaluations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure coordinated design delivery

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant industry experience in building services / mechanical design
• Working towards or desire to achieve professional accreditation (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM/Revit and IES

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.