Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Wolverhampton, UK
Full‑Time | Office‑Based (5 Days Per Week)
Salary:
Up to £69,000 DOE

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team based in Wolverhampton. This predominantly office‑based role involves 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 coordinating and delivering mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.

• 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

• 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

• 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.