Mechanical Design Engineer | Reading | Remote Working in Reading

📍 Reading (Remote Working Available)
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm currently working with a growing Building Services Consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments while taking ownership of projects from concept through to technical design and delivery. Based on details from Job Description - Intermediate Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services designs across RIBA Stages 2-4.
• Design and deliver HVAC and public health systems for a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.
• Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation design, pipe sizing, ductwork sizing, and plant selection.
• Design systems including ASHPs, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV, MVHR and HIUs.
• Produce technical reports, specifications, tender packages, equipment schedules, and design documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical services designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Work closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend client and design team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery standards.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, BSRIA standards, and British Standards.
• Experience with Revit and BIM coordination.
• Ability to manage projects through RIBA Stages 2-4.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Working towards or interested in professional Chartership is desirable.

What's On Offer?

✅ Competitive salary
✅ Hybrid and flexible working
✅ Pension scheme
✅ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
✅ Ongoing professional development and Chartership support
✅ Clear career progression opportunities
✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment

Important

❗ Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

📞 For a confidential discussion, contact:

Isaac Bonsu
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