Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)\n\nLocation: Manchester\n Sector: Building Services Engineering\n Project Sectors: Healthcare, Industrial, Data Centres\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are looking for a motivated Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Building Services Design team in Manchester, working on technically challenging projects across healthcare, industrial, and data centre sectors.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering career within a supportive design environment, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.\n \n Key Responsibilities\n\nAssisting in the design of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, public health, and specialist ventilation systems\nSupporting the production of calculations (heat loss/gain, pipe sizing, duct sizing, ventilation rates, etc.)\nPreparing technical drawings and coordinated layouts using AutoCAD and/or Revit\nSupporting the development of specifications, schedules, and technical reports\nAttending design meetings and liaising with architects, structural engineers, and contractors\nAssisting with site visits, surveys, and inspections\nEnsuring designs comply with current regulations and standards including UK Building Regulations and healthcare guidance\nContributing to sustainable and energy-efficient design solutionsRequirements\n\nDegree (BEng or MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering\nStrong academic background with a genuine interest in building services design\nBasic understanding of HVAC systems and building physics principles\nFamiliarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit (advantageous but not essential)\nGood analytical and problem-solving skills\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities\nDesire to work towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng)What's on Offer\n\nStructured graduate development programme\nSupport towards professional accreditation (e.g., CIBSE / IMechE)\nExposure to complex and high-profile projects\nOngoing technical and professional mentoring\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nClear career progression within a growing Manchester-based teamIf you are a driven engineering graduate looking to build your career in mechanical building services design while working on impactful healthcare, industrial, and data centre projects, we would be delighted to hear from you.\n\nCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their , race, , /beliefs, or . We act as both an employment agency and employment business