Job Description

Mechanical Building Services Engineer
Location: Oxford Area
We're looking for a talented Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy in the Oxford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects across sectors such as commercial, education, defence, and residential, contributing practical, high-quality engineering solutions to the built environment.
Role Overview
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in mechanical building services, contributing to the design and delivery of projects while managing key aspects of project execution. You will work closely with clients, colleagues, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to a high technical standard.
• Lead design tasks and provide expert advice on complex mechanical engineering challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Meet with clients to establish project briefs and budgets.
• Prepare detailed specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Review and report on tenders, recommending the most suitable contractors.
• Project manage site works from start to finish, including monitoring against specifications and agreeing final accounts.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys, and witness system commissioning.
• Develop sustainable and low-carbon mechanical design solutions.
• Use CAD software including AutoCAD and Revit for mechanical design.
• Analyse and coordinate pipework, ductwork, and plantroom configurations.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, codes of practice, building regulations, and best practice.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible and remote working options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with long service recognition and festive shutdowns.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including in-house mentoring and coaching.
• Competitive salary with regular review and benchmarking.
• Company pension scheme and health cash plan.
• Support for professional membership fees.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and on-site parking (excluding London).
• Fully expensed team-building and social events.
• Death-in-service benefit and early finish incentives.
• Volunteer leave allowance (up to 2 days) and wellness programs.
• Employee referral scheme and working groups to shape company culture.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or master's in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with CIBSE (preferred).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong technical understanding, problem-solving, and project management skills.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited by this role but don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply-your experience may be the perfect fit for this or other opportunities within the team.

Skills Required