Mechanical Engineer, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Mechanical Engineer

3 Days Old

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Department: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: Cardiff

Description

Title: M&E Engineer
Discipline: M&E Engineering
Sector: Built Asset Consultancy
Location: Cardiff (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is looking to expand its South region MEP design team, and we are looking for a focused and reliable Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of Mechanical building services design. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of projects, working closely with senior engineers, multidisciplinary colleagues, and clients to deliver robust, coordinated and compliant design solutions.

You will be responsible for delivering day-to-day mechanical engineering design on live projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. You will produce calculations, coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines and develop technical drawings and specifications that meet project requirements. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in detail and wants to grow within a supportive and technically driven team.

Role Responsibilities

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

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be delivering customer service excellence, demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role with good commercial results and encompass a realistic selection of the following qualifications and attributes:

Demonstrable experience in delivering mechanical designs within a consultancy or design-and-build environment
Strong technical skills and familiarity with design tools (e.g. IES, Revit, AutoCAD)
A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards
Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced team members

Qualifications

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

Experience

Track record in a similar role
Project design responsibility from feasibility through to detailed design and construction
Use of relevant MS and design software

Behaviours

Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Location:: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary:: £60,000 - £80,000
Category:: Engineering

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