£80,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Engineering And Technical
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: Northampton
Department: Engineering / Design
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salry: £80,000
Role SummaryLead and manage the mechanical design function for building services engineering projects, covering full design lifecycle from concept through construction documentation. You will guide a multidisciplinary design team, ensure technical excellence, and support delivery of high-quality, compliant mechanical systems across diverse project sectors.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership & Management
- Lead and oversee mechanical building services design from early concept to detailed construction documentation and handover.
- Manage and prioritise workload for the internal design team, providing technical direction and mentoring.
- Ensure high standards of technical output, design quality, accuracy and innovation.
- Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering to optimise cost, performance and buildability.
- Collaborate with project managers, estimating, BIM/CAD teams, and construction teams to align design and delivery.
- Conduct design interface coordination, clash detection and integration with other disciplines (electrical, structural, architectural).
- Support preparation of technical specifications, calculations, schematic and detailed drawings for mechanical systems (HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, controls).
- Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders on technical design issues, presenting proposals and responding to queries.
- Attend design and coordination meetings, contributing to design decision-making.
- Provide technical support during tender stages and respond to design-related clarifications.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards and health & safety regulations (CDM, Building Regs).
- Promote compliance with internal quality, environmental and safety procedures.
- Mentor and develop design staff, encouraging skill growth and performance excellence.
- Champion best practices in design workflows, digital tools, BIM and documentation standards.
Skills & Experience RequiredEssential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
- Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in mechanical building services design leadership or senior design roles.
- Strong technical knowledge of building services systems (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, controls).
- Proven ability to manage teams and multiple design projects concurrently.
- Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and common engineering software.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
- Experience with 3D modelling/BIM Level 2 or above and digital design coordination.
- Knowledge of sustainability and low-carbon system design principles.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-linked incentives.
- Professional development and training support.
- Pension and healthcare benefits.
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership growth.
Conner Richards
Conner.Richards@rgbrec.co.uk
01392 537018
Division 700
RGB Recruitment Exeter
Winslade House
Winslade Park
Manor Drive
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1FY
01392 537018
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