Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Leigh-on-Sea, South East England, paying £30,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Leigh-on-Sea, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
26% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer
Reference 57403815
About the role
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!
Reference: 57403815 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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