Mechanical Design Engineer

Barker Associates is an award winning, employee-owned property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services across the UK. Proud back-to-back recipients of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award, we provide innovative, sustainable solutions from concept, to build, and beyond, for clients across all sectors.

We currently have a vacancy open for a Mechanical Design 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.

As a Mechanical, you will be responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

• 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’d) plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Total Rewards Package

Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first‑class service.

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.

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Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.