Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | CV3 2TD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Coventry
About the Role:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of innovative low-carbon energy solutions, including heat pump systems, energy centres, and plantroom installations across the UK.
This role will play a key part in delivering decarbonisation projects within the NHS, public sector, and commercial environments, working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Engineering
-Produce mechanical designs, calculations and technical specifications for energy centre and plantroom projects
-Develop 2D/3D CAD drawings and review outputs from junior engineers
-Support system sizing, thermal modelling and equipment selection
Project Delivery:
-Assist with the delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning
-Work closely with Project Managers, Designers and site teams
-Ensure designs align with programme, cost and technical requirements
Testing & Commissioning:
-Support commissioning of mechanical systems including heat pumps and HVAC plant
-Participate in system testing, fault finding and performance validation
-Ensure systems meet operational and efficiency targets
Compliance & Standards:
-Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and health & safety requirements
-Undertake risk assessments and contribute to safe system design
-Support quality assurance and technical reviews
Stakeholder Management:
-Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
-Provide technical input during meetings and design reviews
-Support clear communication of engineering solutions to non-technical stakeholders
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
-Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
-Experience in MEP, HVAC, energy centres or plantroom design
-Strong CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
-Good understanding of mechanical systems, heat transfer and fluid dynamics
-Knowledge of UK building regulations and standards
Desirable:
-Experience with heat pumps / decarbonisation projects / Traditional Building Services Design
-Working towards or already Chartered (CEng)
-Familiarity with NHS or public sector projects Mechanical and electrical design formatting
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