Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid, with flexible home working) Start Date: Immediate Rate: £40 - £45 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract: 6 Months (extension highly likely) Keywords: Principal Engineer, HVAC, Water Systems, Building Services, Design Engineer, Dialux, Amtech, Hevacomp

Our client, a global name in energy infrastructure, is driving forward the delivery of innovative transmission projects that enable a sustainable energy future. They are seeking a Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to strengthen their Manchester-based design team. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating and reviewing design solutions for auxiliary systems on renewable energy projects, collaborating with specialists in a progressive and supportive environment.

This position offers the chance to expand your technical skills while contributing to vital projects powering millions of homes.

Auxiliary Systems Scope:

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Cooling) Hot & Cold-Water plumbing systems Building performance modelling & regulatory compliance Low-carbon solutions and sustainable design Building management & control systems

Key Responsibilities:

Develop designs for auxiliary systems that align with contractual, legal, client, and industry requirements. Assess client-provided specifications and enquiry documentation. Validate and approve technical specifications for auxiliary systems on HV projects before and after contract award. Review supplier drawings and design deliverables throughout project execution. Conduct technical assessments of subcontractor design packages, ensuring adherence to standards. Collaborate with project planners to prepare and review schedules. Contribute to and manage design and project risk registers. Take ownership of personal workload, resources, programme deliverables, and budget allocation.

Requirements:

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline. BS7671 (18th edition) certification. Proven experience designing with Dialux, Amtech and/or Hevacomp. Background in engineering design for industrial or infrastructure applications. Competence with AutoCAD / Revit is desirable. Ability to draft clear "Scope of Services" documentation is an advantage.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading EPC contractor delivering some of the UK's most significant renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects. For further details or to apply, please contact: Maddie Jacob - 0207 448 1100 / madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com