Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

Role Overview

An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex mechanical building services and HVAC solutions across major projects within the power and energy industry. Based in Manchester, this role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of mechanical design packages while leading multidisciplinary coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Building Services Design Engineer will provide technical leadership from concept design through to construction support, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, efficient and suitable for long-term operation. This contract role is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking involvement in high-profile power and energy industry projects in Manchester.

Contract Details

• Location: Manchester / Hybrid
• 6-month rolling contract opportunity, outside IR35
• Rate: up to £55ph

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services and HVAC systems from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Take ownership of mechanical work packages, ensuring technical quality, programme compliance and successful delivery.
• Produce and review design calculations, specifications, schedules, engineering reports and technical studies.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and public health engineering designs aligned with recognised design stages.
• Prepare system schematics, equipment selections, specifications and associated technical documentation.
• Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation assessments, ductwork and pipework sizing, pressure loss analysis and plant selection.
• Lead design risk assessments and support technical reviews, HAZID and HAZOP activities where required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Support BIM and digital engineering delivery processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional chartership.
• Strong experience in mechanical building services and HVAC design within the power and energy industry or related sectors.
• Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant British and European standards.
• Experience completing engineering calculations, equipment selection and technical design reviews.
• Competent with engineering calculation software, CAD and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and technical leadership capabilities.

Why this role is interesting

• Opportunity to lead technically challenging projects within critical infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to complex facilities including substations, industrial environments and mission-critical systems.
• Chance to influence design standards, mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.

Application Instructions

If you are a Senior or Principal Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer seeking a contract opportunity in Manchester, we would be keen to hear from you. This role offers the chance to work on technically demanding projects while taking ownership of key design packages and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan