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Mechanical Design Engineer
Employer: RGB Recruitment
Location: Fareham
Salary: 35,000.00 - 55,000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date: 14 Sep 2026
Specialist area
Mechanical engineering
Function
Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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Mechanical Design Engineer
The Company
A well–established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor is looking to appoint 2x Mechanical Design Engineers to join its growing design team, with opportunities available from either its Kettering or Fareham office.
The business provides mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and commissioning, with a particular specialism in the healthcare sector. Its portfolio includes high–end care homes, hospitals and hotels, alongside projects across the industrial, refurbishment, residential, commercial, retail, education, sport and leisure sectors.
Building services design projects typically range from GBP1.5m to GBP6m, providing the successful Mechanical Design Engineer with exposure to sizeable and technically varied projects. The business also works across low–carbon engineering and renewable technologies, providing engineers with the opportunity to contribute to more sustainable building services solutions.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing mechanical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, with a strong focus on healthcare and other technically demanding environments.
Working alongside Electrical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and wider project teams, you'll help deliver coordinated and technically robust mechanical designs throughout the project lifecycle.
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The Role Will Include
- Producing detailed mechanical building services designs
- Developing mechanical services layouts, schematics and design information
- Undertaking mechanical calculations in accordance with relevant British Standards
- Developing practical and efficient mechanical engineering solutions
- Ensuring designs meet employers' requirements, British Standards and applicable regulations
- Supporting the wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables
- Attending internal and external design team meetings
- Communicating design solutions to internal stakeholders and external clients
- Assisting with the collation and dissemination of project information
- Working closely with the Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information
- Managing allocated tasks to ensure project deadlines are achieved
- Supporting sustainable and low–carbon engineering solutions
- Attending occasional site visits and client meetings where required
Requirements
The Successful Mechanical Design Engineer Will Ideally Have
- Experience within a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment
- Previous experience producing mechanical building services designs
- HNC/HND or degree within Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
- Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and building services design
- Experience using CAD software
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings
Desirable Experience Includes


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- Experience across HVAC and mechanical building services systems
- Experience within healthcare projects
- Experience working on commercial, residential or other complex building services projects
- Knowledge of low–carbon and renewable technologies
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Additional annual leave based on length of service, increasing at 3, 6 and 12 years, capped at 28 days
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working
- Flexi–time of one hour either side of standard working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
- Buying and selling annual leave scheme
- Company mobile/phone allowance
- Company car or car allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Strong opportunities for internal progression
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join an established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor with a strong healthcare portfolio and a genuine commitment to employee development.
You'll gain exposure to technically challenging projects across multiple sectors, work alongside an established multidisciplinary design team and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a business that places genuine importance on progression and internal promotion.
If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment –
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