Mechanical Design Engineer .

Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract: 6 Months | Outside IR35
Working: Monday–Friday | 3 Days Office-Based
Sector: Rail, Utilities & Airports
Employer: Principal Contractor

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Principal Contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the Rail, Utilities and Airport sectors.

The role will focus on delivering detailed mechanical building services designs, with a strong emphasis on HVAC systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary design team, supporting projects from detailed design through to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed mechanical and HVAC designs.
• Produce drawings, layouts, specifications and technical documentation.
• Carry out design calculations and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards and client requirements.
• Resolve technical queries and support design reviews.
• Work closely with project and construction teams.
• Deliver design packages to programme and quality requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within building services.
• Strong HVAC design experience.
• Experience working on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience within Rail, Utilities, Airports or similar sectors desirable.
• Principal Contractor experience advantageous.
• Good knowledge of UK standards and building services regulations.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP desirable.
• Relevant engineering qualification preferred.

Contract Details:

• 6-month contract
• Outside IR35
• Monday to Friday
• 3 days per week in the office
• Major infrastructure projects
• Principal Contractor environment

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong HVAC/building services experience to work on major UK infrastructure projects.