Mechanical Design Engineer

Job type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Discipline:Supervision & Technical
Job ref:245968
Post Date:05. 02. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Lauren Bryan
Lauren Bryan
Consultant – Construction and Building Services

About the Role

1st Step Solutions are supporting one of our clients who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team based in London.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy of 65-70 professionals, specialising in MEP services and building consultancy. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive team.

The Role
This is a varied role combining high-quality mechanical design work with hands-on site involvement. In addition to design responsibilities, you will regularly attend site to survey plantrooms, contribute to CAPEX planning, and produce project estimate schedules.

Key Responsibilities
* Mechanical design across a range of building services projects
* Surveying plantrooms and existing installations
* Supporting CAPEX planning and project scoping
* Preparing cost estimates and project schedules
* Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders

About You
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Proven experience in mechanical design (building services/environment preferred)
* Comfortable carrying out site surveys and working independently
* Based in, or able to commute within, Greater London
* Organised, practical, and commercially aware

Package
* Competitive salary
* Relaxed, friendly working environment
* Hybrid working / work-from-home policy
* Good benefits and perks
* Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities

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