Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Civic

. Deliver a variety of building projects across the UK in residential, education, commercial, leisure, net zero/low carbon and regeneration sectors .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering Design, Analysis, and Calculations, with a strong focus on Building Services MEP. Capable of managing project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and quality management systems.

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Mechanical Engineering DesignBuilding Services MEPFeasibility StudiesProject ManagementCDM Regulations Compliance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering DesignDesign AnalysisCost EstimationRisk AssessmentTechnical Drawing PreparationQuantitative Problem SolvingQualitative Problem SolvingBuilding Services CoordinationProject Resource ManagementTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachOrganizational SkillsCollaborative TeamworkAttention to DetailClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Industry-Standard Analysis SoftwareCalculation Software

Industry Keywords

Net ZeroLow CarbonRegeneration SectorsBuilding ProjectsMEP Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a variety of building projects across the UK in residential, education, commercial, leisure, net zero/low carbon and regeneration sectors
Provide mechanical engineering design, analysis, calculations and drawing input
Supervise apprentices and graduates from time to time
Identify problems and opportunities and resolve issues using qualitative and quantitative measures
Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates and risk assessments for proposed designs
Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to integrate mechanical systems
Contribute to high-quality written reports
Prepare and present technical data, drawings and tenders under supervision
Use industry-standard analysis and calculation software
Participate in internal reviews
Self-check work and check others’ work
Comply with Designer duties under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the practice QMS
Communicate clearly with internal and external peers and clients
Manage project timelines, budgets and resources
Contribute to sustainable, coordinated and technically robust building-services MEP projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced mechanical engineer
Good understanding of Building Services MEP
Keen eye for technical detail
Proactive, organised and collaborative approach
Ability to produce accurate, coordinated and well-presented designs and models
Ability to provide engineering discipline design, analysis, calculations and drawing input
Ability to identify, assess and resolve problems using qualitative and quantitative measures
Ability to conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates and risk assessments
Ability to collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, clients and other project stakeholders
Experience using industry-standard analysis and calculation software
Ability to prepare and present technical data, drawings and tenders
Ability to comply with the duties of Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015
Ability to comply with the practice QMS, including self-checking
Ability to manage project timelines, budgets and resources effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level
Flexible core hours between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish
Hybrid working; most full-time employees come into the studio 3 days a week
26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Extra annual leave after 3 and 5 years’ service
Option to buy or sell a week of holiday each year
Sabbatical pot by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years to take a month off in year 4
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay
2 days paid dependency leave
1 week paid carers leave
Mental health first aider support
Mindfulness sessions
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Life Assurance
Health Care Cash Plan
Gym discounts
Free eye tests
4 weeks enhanced sick leave
2 mental wellness days
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities
2 days paid volunteering leave each year
Paid professional memberships
2 days paid study leave, plus extra for exams
Chartership Preparation Courses
Chartership completion bonus
In-house Civic Academy training
Management Development Programmes
Mentorship programme for all employees
Workplace Nursery scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Season Ticket Loans and National Rail Cards
Two salary sacrifice cycle-to-work schemes
Cycling facilities at all studios, including showers and bike racks