Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Derby
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Building Services
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £35 - £45 per hour

Mechanical Design Engineer | East Midlands | £35–£45/hr | Long-term contract | Apply now

Mechanical Design Engineer – Shape Projects from Concept to Completion
Location: East Midlands
Hours: 8am–4pm (37.5 hours/week)
Type: Permanent/Rolling Contract
Rate: Circa £35–£45/hour (negotiable)
Start: Flexible – we’ll work around you

Looking for a role where no two projects are the same?
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a building services contractor delivering a wide range of UK-wide projects – from schools and universities to leisure centres, warehouses, and decarbonisation schemes.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Full HVAC design – from estimation to Stage 5
  • Collaborate with estimators to develop concepts into detailed designs
  • Attend client, pre-construction, and design meetings
  • Issue designs to clients and construction teams
  • Work on projects up to £2m in value
  • Engage with a wide range of sectors – no pigeonholing here!
What we’re looking for:
  • Strong experience in mechanical building services design (HVAC, plumbing, drainage)
  • Client-facing and confident in meetings
  • CAD/Revit experience is a bonus, not a must.
  • Comfortable working in-office (1 day WFH possible)
  • No formal qualifications required – experience speaks louder
Why join?
  • Long-term, rolling contract with stability
  • Broad project exposure across public and private sectors
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Flexibility on start date and working style
Ready to take the lead on exciting, varied projects?
Let’s talk – apply now or get in touch for more info.

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