Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours a week

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Manchester. With a strong pipeline of diverse and high-profile projects across sectors including education, commercial, retail, leisure, and industrial, this role offers great scope for professional growth and technical challenge.

This is an excellent chance for someone who is looking to progress their career while working alongside a highly experienced engineering team on a variety of building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering detailed mechanical design as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Collaborating closely with structural engineers, architects, and contractors
• Attending technical and project group meetings
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legislative building standards
• Advising on energy efficiency and sustainability
• Designing bespoke mechanical systems for specific sites/projects
• Overseeing installation and specifying maintenance procedures
• Using industry-standard design tools including CAD and BIM (Revit)
• Conducting condition surveys and preparing client reports

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in a similar mechanical design engineering role
• Progress towards (or ambition to achieve) Chartered Engineer status
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with a variety of stakeholders
• Proficiency in industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES, and Hevacomp
• An organised and detail-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous learning

What''s on Offer

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Competitive Salary
• 25+ days annual leave (plus the option to buy/sell days)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance and discounted gym membership
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• Performance-related bonus and car allowance (depending on role)
• Career development plans tailored to your goals
• Three paid volunteering days each year
• Access to mental health support services

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.