Design Engineer

  • Skilled Careers
  • City, Wolverhampton
  • 04/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Wolverhampton, UK
Full-Time Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £69,000 DOE

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton.

This is a predominantly office-based role (5 days per week) where you will be responsible for developing and delivering detailed mechanical designs that support safe, compliant, and high-quality installations across a range of construction projects.

Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing in accordance with fire strategy reports, local building regulations and planning authority requirements

  • Attending and contributing to design team meetings

  • Carrying out site surveys of existing installations where required

  • Producing heating and cooling load calculations (thermal modelling) and ventilation calculations using industry software

  • Sizing and selection of AHUs, FCUs, extract fans, pumps, chillers, ASHPs, boilers, plate heat exchangers and associated plant

  • Producing above-ground drainage calculations and system sizing

  • Sizing and selection of domestic hot and cold-water equipment (heaters, storage tanks etc.)

  • Producing pipework and ductwork sizing calculations using recognised industry software or spreadsheets

  • Sizing and selection of firefighting sprinkler and pumping systems (preferred but not essential)

  • Producing stage reports and technical presentations

  • Preparing Designer s Risk Assessments and Mitigation Reports

  • Producing mechanical layouts and schematics for construction

  • Ensuring designs meet project programmes and delivery deadlines

  • Producing detailed design and survey reports

Requirements

  • Extensive experience within Mechanical Building Services design in the construction sector

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification

  • Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant UK / European standards (BS, EN, IEC etc.)

  • Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, Carrier HAP, CyMap, IES or TAS

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

  • Strong communication and coordination skills

What s on Offer

  • Salary up to £69,000 DOE

  • Professional development support

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

  • Bike to work scheme

My client promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment and encourages professional development, helping employees build long-term careers within the building services sector.