Mechanical Design Engineer | Reading | Remote Working


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£50,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 1NU
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

Reading (Remote Working Available)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm currently working with a growing Building Services Consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments while taking ownership of projects from concept through to technical design and delivery. Based on details from Job Description - Intermediate Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical building services designs across RIBA Stages 2-4.

Design and deliver HVAC and public health systems for a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.

Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation design, pipe sizing, ductwork sizing, and plant selection.

Design systems including ASHPs, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV, MVHR and HIUs.

Produce technical reports, specifications, tender packages, equipment schedules, and design documentation.

Coordinate mechanical services designs using Revit and AutoCAD.

Work closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Attend client and design team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct site visits and inspections as required.

Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery standards.

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years' experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy.

Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors.

Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, BSRIA standards, and British Standards.

Experience with Revit and BIM coordination.

Ability to manage projects through RIBA Stages 2-4.

Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Working towards or interested in professional Chartership is desirable.

What's On Offer?

✅ Competitive salary

✅ Hybrid and flexible working

✅ Pension scheme

✅ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

✅ Ongoing professional development and Chartership support

✅ Clear career progression opportunities

✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment

Important

❗ Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Isaac Bonsu

☎️ 020 4511 0201

07889 627577

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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