Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services - Pharma Projects)

📍 Location: Cheshire (Office & Site-Based - Hybrid)
💰 Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Kickstart Your Career in High-Spec Engineering Projects

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate with 1-2 years' experience in building services? Looking to work on technically challenging, high-value projects?

Our client, a leading Design & Build M&E Contractor, is expanding their team and is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced contractor environment, working on complex cleanrooms, laboratories, and highly regulated facilities and high spec offices.

The Role

Working alongside senior engineers and project teams, you will:

* Assist in the design of mechanical systems including HVAC, heating/cooling, and public health services

* Support the development of designs for specialist environments such as cleanrooms and controlled spaces

* Produce calculations (heat loss/gain, ventilation, pipe sizing) and technical documentation

* Work closely with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors

* Contribute to coordinated designs in a BIM/Revit environment

* Attend site visits and gain exposure to installation and commissioning phases

* Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications

What We're Looking For

* Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

* Ideally 1-2 years' experience in a building services or M&E environment (consultancy or contractor)

* Basic understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical services design

* Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit (desirable)

* Strong willingness to learn and develop within a contractor setting

* Good communication and teamwork skills

* Interest in working on technically complex, regulated environments

Why Apply?

* Work on high-spec pharmaceutical and cleanroom projects

* Gain exposure to full project lifecycle (design through to delivery)

* Join a growing contractor with strong project pipeline

* Excellent training and development from experienced engineers

* Clear progression path into intermediate/senior roles

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Gym and Restaurant on site