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Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4760288

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Closing date:

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Manchester Salary:
Up to 65,000 + 5k car allowance (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Building Services Company:
Hays Consultant:
Shane Ennis Hays office:
Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email: shane.ennis

Senior Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer - Building Services

Location:

Greater Manchester A leading specialist engineering contractor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team. The company delivers highly complex environments for the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare and food sectors, including clean rooms, laboratories and sterile manufacturing facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased building services engineer with experience in HVAC and regulated environments to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to commissioning.

The Role Reporting to the Design Lead, you will take responsibility for mechanical and HVAC design across the full project life cycle, from concept design through to detailed design and commissioning support. Working as part of a multidisciplinary design and installation team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of highly regulated, validated environments in line with industry standards such as CGMP and ISO 14644.

Key responsibilities include:

Mechanical and HVAC design across all RIBA stages

Producing procurement-ready designs including system sizing, equipment selection, space planning and routing

Supporting procurement teams with technical specifications and supplier engagement

Providing design support during construction

Supporting project planning and programming

Ensuring compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental standards

Supporting commissioning and validation processes

Attending client meetings and coordinating with specialist equipment suppliers

Preparing information required for statutory authority submissions

Project Sectors Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants

Research and QA/QC laboratories

Clean room environments

Sterile and potent processing facilities

Pilot-scale and full-scale manufacturing plants

Sensitive research environments

Mechanical Systems You Will Work With Clean room and specialist ventilation systems

General supply and extraction ventilation

Fume and dust extraction

Comfort air conditioning

Process heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification

Chilled water systemsLTHW / MPHW / HPHW heating systems

Steam and condensate systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)
Compressed air, nitrogen and specialist gases

Domestic hot and cold water systems

Above-ground drainage

About YouHNC in Building Services Engineering (degree preferred)
Strong experience in HVAC and mechanical building services design

Experience delivering turnkey project designs

Knowledge of systems including air conditioning, ventilation, chilled water, LTHW and steam

Experience with AutoCAD, IES and Microsoft Office Experience in pharmaceutical, laboratory, highly regulated or healthcare environments

Good knowledge of CDM regulations and ISO 9001

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with clients and senior stakeholders

Ability to support and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

Up to 65,000 + 6k car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (for you and your family)
Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Online GP service (24/7)
Retail discount platform

Career development and structured training programmes

What you need to do nowIf you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on highly specialised, cutting-edge facilities within the life sciences sector, we would be keen to speak with you! Cl ick 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shane now on  #4760288 - Shane Ennis
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