Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Londonderry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Mechanical Engineering Building Services Engineering HVAC Design Revit IES Building Regulations Design Calculations BIM Coordination

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Londonderry, Northern Ireland, County Londonderry

Salary: Competitive Salary

Closing date: 5 Jun 2026

Job Details

Your new company

An established building services design consultancy with a long‑standing presence in Northern Ireland, specialising in Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering. The practice delivers MEP design, BIM coordination and 3D modelling services across a wide range of projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

As part of a strategic restructure of its Derry office, the consultancy is strengthening its mechanical engineering capability and is now seeking to appoint multiple engineers at varying levels of experience.

Your new role

The company is looking to recruit several Mechanical Engineers at Junior, Intermediate and Senior level to support the refreshed structure of the Derry team. These roles will suit engineers who enjoy working across the full design life cycle, from early concept through detailed design and delivery.

  • Developing mechanical engineering solutions from concept to implementation
  • Contributing to design strategy and concept development for mechanical services
  • Undertaking design calculations for HVAC and public health systems
  • Producing design drawings, schematics, specifications, schedules and reports
  • Ensuring compliance with British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice
  • Designing energy‑efficient and low‑carbon building services systems
  • Coordinating with electrical, architectural and structural disciplines

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree or Master's in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience ranging from graduate/junior level through to senior engineer, ideally gained within an MEP consultancy environment
  • Exposure to a range of building services projects
  • Sound knowledge of UK standards and building regulations
  • Experience with Revit and IES is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach to design

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a well‑established consultancy during an exciting phase of team restructuring and development
  • Multiple roles available, with responsibility and salary aligned to experience
  • Derry‑based office with on‑site parking
  • Flexible working hours

Benefits Package

  • Pension: 3% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution (salary sacrifice scheme with Scottish Widows), with flexibility to increase contributions
  • Private Healthcare: AXA healthcare plan, plus up to 70% reimbursement on optical and dental expenses
  • Annual Leave: 30 days including public holidays, increasing to 35 days with length of service

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