Job Description:

Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services
Location: Petersfield
Salary: Up to £45,000

Hays are representing a well‑established specialist engineering organisation to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing design team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer looking to develop their career within a business recognised for delivering innovative smoke control, ventilation, climate technology and façade ventilation solutions across a wide range of building types.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cost‑effective, regulation‑compliant engineering solutions within agreed timescales. The role requires a strong understanding of building regulations, British and European Standards, and the ability to interpret architectural, mechanical and electrical information.You will be providing technical input throughout the project life cycle - from concept and design through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Design smoke control, ventilation and performance louvre systems for a variety of building types
• Provide technical advice to internal teams and external customers by phone and email
• Ensure designs align with current drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and scope
• Manage technical queries via the RFI process
• Design ductwork systems including fan selection and pressure drop calculations
• Prepare proposals and undertake Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis where required
• Produce technical submissions and design documentation
• Support project managers, installers and commissioning engineers with design queries
• Attend internal and external technical meetings
• Support site demonstrations, smoke tests and commissioning activities

Experience Required

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical and construction drawings
• Experience designing ventilation systems
• Experience working within the construction industry

Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions at all levels
• Strong problem‑solving capability
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Equal opportunities employer

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