Overview

Mechanical Engineer – MEP Design – South Region

Discipline: Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Sector: MEP Design / Built Asset Consultancy

Location: South Region (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

About the Opportunity

Turner Property Recruitment are working with a leading MEP design consultancy seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their South region team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of building services projects, working closely with senior engineers, multidisciplinary colleagues, and clients to deliver coordinated, compliant, and technically robust design solutions.

You will be responsible for day-to-day mechanical engineering design on live projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in detail and wants to develop within a supportive, technically driven team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical engineering design for building services projects, including heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic water systems.
• Prepare and check calculations, drawings, and specifications across concept, developed, and technical design stages.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, sustainability).
• Work closely with project leads and senior engineers to ensure technical compliance and quality assurance.
• Support the preparation of design packages for tender and construction, including responding to contractor queries.
• Contribute to internal technical reviews and team knowledge sharing.
• Use design software such as IES, AutoCAD, and Revit to produce coordinated and accurate outputs.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Ideally working towards professional registration (CIBSE or IMechE).

Experience:

• Proven track record delivering mechanical designs within a consultancy or design-and-build environment.
• Project responsibility from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Experienced in using design and MS software tools (IES, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards.

Behaviours & Skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to learn from experienced team members.
• Positive, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality technical solutions with commercial awareness.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid / flexible working to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuous learning & development, with support towards professional registration.
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions.
• Supportive, collaborative, and technically driven working environment.