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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Employer: Beeby Anderson Recruitment
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: to £65k + benefits
Closing date: 17 Sep 2026
Reference: 3421276
Specialist area: Building services (general), Mechanical engineering, Design
Function: Consultant, Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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A prominent practice of Building Services Consulting Engineers, established in 1969 with a reputation for quality and reliability. Covering all aspects of MEP Design with extensive experience across diverse sectors including commercial, laboratories, life science, healthcare facilities and educational buildings.
Position
Seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. You will manage the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient and technically compliant designs.
This role suits a candidate seeking to step up into senior roles, taking responsibility for the mechanical design life cycle, working closely with clients and stakeholders to meet defined deliverables compliant with UK Building Regulations and British Standards. You will be disciplined in prioritising workload, goal oriented and resilient with a strong team ethic and proactive mindset. Able to demonstrate strong leadership potential. Demonstrate that your experience is not just passage of time but is dense with technical accomplishments. Your desire to excel is manifested through a collaborative mindset. Effective and assured communicator, interacting comfortably within a tight knit team.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical design solutions for HVAC and other mechanical systems in compliance with Building Regulations and relevant British Technical Standards
- Ensure designs comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, incorporating renewable and sustainable energy sources when viable.
- Conduct thermal energy modelling, load calculations and system analysis to optimise performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare, review, and update technical design specifications, Building Control submissions, technical reports, support planning applications and any other compliance documentation for mechanical systems in the project life cycle.
- Oversee drafting and modelling work in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
- Conduct site surveys, assessments and inspections to verify project feasibility, regulatory compliance, and quality of installations.
- Collaborate with Architects, Building Control Officers, Contractors, and other engineering disciplines within the RIBA Plan of Work Framework, in line with ACE and BSRIA scopes of duties and responsibilities agreed per appointment.
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Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services Engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in the building services sector within the UK.
- Must have the right to work in the UK (they do not offer visa sponsorship)
- Deep knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, D, E, F, G, J, L, M & O; and experience with Building Control application processes and liaising with regulatory authorities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK codes, regulations, and sustainable design frameworks (CIBSE guides, British Standards, BREEAM methodology.)
- Proficiency in using design software (Hevacomp, IES VE, AutoCAD) and project management tools appropriate to the task.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience in multidisciplinary teams with good ability to present technical information to clients, authorities, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders.
- Good ability to interpret briefs, identify & request design input and gather full requirements accurately to avoid abortive efforts within design development.
- Commitment to personal improvement and development technically, professionally and overall positive contribution to the growth of the company.
Desirable
- Professional registration or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IMechE or CIBSE.
- Advanced knowledge of energy modelling and sustainability frameworks.
- Experience with healthcare, offices, laboratory and research facilities.
Company
Beeby Anderson Recruitment is an independent agency that specialises in temporary and permanent Building Services recruitment in the UK and Internationally.
By operating solely in this niche market you can be assured that 100% of our time is devoted to developing our unrivaled knowledge of the Building Services jobs market, and to ensure that we provide our clients and candidates with a consistently high-quality tailored service.
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Company Info
- Website: http://www.b-a-r.com/
- Telephone: 020 3176 2666
- Location: The Nexus Building, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3TA, United Kingdom
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