Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Reference: 30812703159_1780409227

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP)
Remote | South Africa | UK Projects | Contract / Freelance

We are working with a highly respected UK multidisciplinary consultancy with over 50 years' experience delivering integrated design, engineering, and consultancy services across the built environment. Their work spans commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and public sector projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) to join their Building Services team on a remote contract/freelance basis from South Africa.

The Role
You will take a lead role in delivering mechanical building services design across a diverse portfolio of UK projects, providing technical input, coordination, and design leadership from concept through to detailed design stages.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design development for HVAC and building services systems
* Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings
* Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards
* Coordinate design with electrical, structural, and architectural teams
* Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams
* Attend and contribute to design and coordination meetings (remote)
* Support project delivery across all design stages (RIBA stages or equivalent)

Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Strong experience in MEP / Building Services design within consultancy environment
* Solid background in HVAC design and mechanical systems for buildings
* Experience working on UK projects is highly advantageous
* Proficiency with relevant software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp,or similar)
* Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations and standards
* Ability to work independently in a remote freelance/contract capacity
* Excellent communication and leadership skills

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

South Africa

Contract

Added 02/06/2026
Reference: 30812703159_1780409227

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

South Africa
Contract

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