Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
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Penguin Recruitment Active Vacancy

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

Employer: Penguin Recruitment Location: Leigh-on-Sea Salary: £30,000 - £40,000/annum Hybrid, Flexibility, Growth, Progres
Posted on
28 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
28 November 2026
Job Reference
225774866

About this role

This Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer role sits with a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy in Leigh-on-Sea, working within its growing M&E team on a varied project portfolio with a particular focus on Healthcare and Education. You will support projects from concept through to completion, developing mechanical building services designs and delivering high-quality work. Day to day, you will attend client and project meetings, work with multidisciplinary teams, carry out site visits and inspections, and prepare technical reports and specifications.

Job Description

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Essex |Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 |Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Overview

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing M&E team in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, with a particular focus on Healthcare and Education. The successful Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer will support projects from concept through to completion, delivering high-quality mechanical building services design.

Benefits

  • £30,000 - £40,000 salary, depending on experience.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Career progression and professional development.
  • Training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Pension and health benefits.
  • Professional membership support.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Employee wellbeing programmes.
  • Team-building and social events.

Day-to-Day

As an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Develop mechanical building services designs.
  • Attend client and project meetings.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Carry out site visits and inspections.
  • Prepare technical reports and specifications.
  • Review designs against relevant standards.
  • Provide technical input during tender processes.

Responsibilities

The Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer will also be responsible for:

  • Supporting projects from concept through to completion.
  • Producing detailed designs and technical documentation.
  • Liaising with clients and project stakeholders.
  • Reviewing tenders and providing recommendations.
  • Monitoring project progress and supporting site delivery.
  • Ensuring compliance with QA standards and regulations.

Qualifications

The ideal Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Previous mechanical building services design experience.
  • Proficiency with IES, AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Knowledge of Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

This is a great opportunity for an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to progress their career while gaining exposure to technically interesting Healthcare and Education projects.

Interested? Apply now!