Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

My client, a market leading Sustainability Consultancy who specialise in sustainable and Eco–friendly builds, is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Manchester. The role requires working from the office on a hybrid basis.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will join an experienced team to complete HVAC designs for stadiums, laboratories, commercial office blocks, residential and industrial developments across the UK.

You will be expected to check technical work, mentor team members and complete detailed mechanical designs, including heating, ventilation, domestic hot and cold water systems, and air–conditioning using AutoCAD and Revit.

Tasks include creating 2D and 3D models, performing heat load calculations, thermal comfort modelling (TM52/TM59), IES energy modelling, digital twin simulation, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, or Elite).

You will also prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals and project requirements.

The role will also involve:

• Heating and cooling load assessments
• Designing to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192–5
• Low–carbon system design (ASHPs, GSHPs, WSHPs, VRF/VRV)
• Mechanical ventilation & heat recovery (MVHR)
• Building Management System (BMS) integration
• Attend internal and external meetings with Clients and Contractors on site to resolve design issues/queries and align project objectives
• Review designs submitted by the team and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction
• Liaise with design teams across offices in Manchester and Leeds, architectural teams and site engineers to ensure designs are installed to specifications and client requirements
• Client meetings to discuss design briefs and project progress
• Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost–effectiveness

This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits and varied commercial and residential projects across the UK. The successful candidate will work from the office for 3–4 days a week and may visit the Leeds office on occasion.

You will also have the chance to progress your career, mentor team members and have the option to work on varied projects, alongside an experienced and friendly team.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have experience working for a UK‑based consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs for residential, commercial and leisure facilities using AutoCAD and Revit.

You are required to have experience managing projects, mentoring team members and possess detailed knowledge of PAS 1192–5, RIBA Stage 4 and other relevant codes. A keen understanding of BREEAM and net-zero is also essential.

Applicants should live within commutable distance of Manchester (and Leeds).

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum for more information regarding the role and team environment.