Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps TM Plymouth, England Jun 9, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer focuses on produce mechanical building services designs, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.

What the role involves

  • Produce mechanical building services designs, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
  • Assisting in the delivery of coordinated and compliant HVAC and mechanical systems.
  • Preparing technical documentation to support project delivery.
  • Use CAD, BIM (Revit) and mechanical calculation software to produce high-quality engineering solutions.
  • Supporting compliance with relevant UK regulations, standards, and client requirements.
  • Undertake site surveys, inspections, defect reporting, and witnessing activities with support from senior engineers.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience within mechanical building services design. Candidates with varying levels of experience will be considered, including those suitable for an Intermediate Mechanical Engi.
  • Relevant qualification such as a Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Previous involvement in site inspections, surveys, or project delivery support.
  • Support towards professional chartership (EngTech/IEng/CEng).

Confirmed role details

  • Job Type: Permanent.
  • This role offers hands-on project involvement, structured professional development, and clear progression opportunities, including support towards Eng.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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