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\n\n Our client, a UK-based building services consultancy, is looking for an experienced Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in HVAC design to join their growing team on a permanent, fully remote basis. \n\n This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with an international team and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, including high-end residential developments, heritage refurbishments, educational facilities, and science and R&D environments. \n\n The Role \n\n You will be involved in the detailed design and delivery of mechanical building services across a variety of projects, working alongside experienced professionals and developing your technical expertise within an international consultancy environment. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n Undertake detailed mechanical design for HVAC systems across a range of building services projects. \n\n Contribute to the design and delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design. \n\n Produce mechanical design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation. \n\n Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions. \n\n Utilise industry design software, including exposure to H2X, a building services design platform that supports the modelling and design of HVAC systems, including heating, cooling and ventilation, helping engineers develop coordinated designs and associated calculations. \n\n Work on international projects while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the wider team. \n\n Requirements \n\n A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline. \n\n 3-5 years experience in mechanical design within building services. \n\n Detailed HVAC design experience gained within a building services consultancy. \n\n A sound understanding of mechanical building services design principles and HVAC systems. \n\n An interest in developing your skills with H2X and other industry design tools. \n\n Your own laptop suitable for professional engineering design work. \n\n A reliable, high-speed internet connection and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment. \n\n Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills. \n\n Whats on Offer? 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