Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Locations

Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, UK

We are seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our successful Building Services team. The role offers opportunities to work on a range of projects in private and public sectors, including major framework and infrastructure developments as well as one‑off projects. It is challenging, varied and will enable skills and career development.

• Preparation and review of documentation such as basis of designs, technical/design specifications, procurement specifications, assessment reports and survey reports tailored to each project stage.
• Implementation of detailed surveys of mechanical services and equipment to establish the status of existing installations and gather information to recommend new or upgraded design proposals.
• Producing and reviewing mechanical design drawings and detailed calculations, including HVAC, water, drainage, etc.
• Producing fee estimates for work elements.
• Advising on all aspects of energy consumption and utilisation, providing recommendations to improve energy performance.
• Monitoring the design and project management of building services elements within agreed programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, current legislation and standards relevant to delegated projects.
• Supporting, mentoring and coaching junior mechanical engineers and apprentices to develop their skill set.

• Experience of mechanical engineering in the built environment, preferably within a consultancy.
• A degree in building services engineering with a focus on mechanical services.
• Actively working towards chartership.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current building regulations, legislation and standards applicable in building and infrastructure design environments.
• High competence in industry‑recognised software and mechanical engineering design tools, including NBS specifications and IES/TAS/H2X.
• Experience with BIM.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work on one’s own initiative and make confident decisions.
• Strong collaborative skills, working well with internal teams and external partners and subcontractors.

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Mott Mac Donald offers a range of benefits:

• Financial wellbeing: matched pension contributions 4.5%–7%; life assurance up to 4× basic salary with option to increase to 6×; income protection; flexible benefits including life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving and will writing.
• Employee ownership model: no external investors, shared success, direct connection to performance bonuses, long‑term stake.
• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause support, comprehensive wellbeing programme, salary flexibility for health benefits.
• Lifestyle: minimum 33–35 days holiday annually (35 after 5 years), flexible benefits programme, employee savings schemes and discounts.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, up to 5 additional caring days, 2 paid.
• Learning and development: annual professional institution subscription; mentoring, formal training, self‑development.
• Networks: employee groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers.
• Social outcomes: opportunities to make a difference in communities.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Work Pattern:
Full Time

Discipline:
Building services;
Market:
Buildings;
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