Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

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