Graduate Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Design mechanical building services systems for sustainable construction projects by producing technical designs, calculations, and specifications while supporting project delivery across multiple sectors.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join us at CPW, based at our Nottingham office. This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework.

About Us

We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We’re a friendly team intent on bringing sustainability to the building services industry through design.

We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including: healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector. Through the application of research-led design, innovation, and sustainable methodologies we can create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, whilst also being positive for the environment and delivering on net-zero carbon.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation. With over 240 staff across 12 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India.

Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in the day-to-day operation which contribute to its success. As such, staff well-being is our top priority. We are invested in our people; we strive to ensure that each member of our staff is fulfilled to be the best they can be. Ultimately, our people are our power.

Key Responsibilities

In your new role as a Design Engineer you will be responsible for

• Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors

• Being involved in all stages of the projects

• Working closely with others, in a team environment, to achieve a common goal

• Producing drawings and specifications

• Carrying out design calculations utilising both manual and computer techniques

• Monitor own design delivery for quality and in line with programme and budget

• Liaison with the other design department members to understand client’s requirements and select solutions, plant and equipment appropriately with some guidance

• Services technical design knowledge and co-ordination

• Representing CPW at certain project meetings

• Sustainability understanding and implementation (LZC)

• Site management of contractors and installations in terms of compliance with design

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) and continue to learn about new technologies and developments

• Sound understanding of other disciplines

You will become an integral part of our team, as well as being able to work on your own initiative and with a proactive approach.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• A Degree in mechanical or building services engineering or HNC/HND

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of design in building services, post qualification completion

• Experience of Software design using - Microsoft suite of programmes, Relux/Dialux, Amtech, Revit

• Knowledge of British and European Standards, Building Regulations documents etc.

• Knowledge of HTM’s would also be of a benefit but not essential.

• Membership (CIBSE, IET)

• An understanding and specification of incorporating various renewable technologies.

• Working knowledge of BREEAM

• An appreciation of electrical engineering to be able to cover both disciplines at meetings

What we offer

We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefit package to all our employees:

• Excellent growth and career opportunities

• A forward thinking, agile approach to working

• Competitive pay and enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity pay schemes

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

• Interesting and technically challenging projects

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Electrical vehicle scheme

• Eye care vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Full allowance for team building activities

Social and charitable giving is at the heart of CPW as a business. You will have the opportunity to engage in difference-making charity events, client events and local education initiatives, helping protect the future of our industry, our communities and the environment.

Building an inclusive work environment

We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and we are working hard to change this at CPW. 

CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, protected and listened to. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment, building on diversity where all staff can flourish, have a sense of belonging and able to reach their full potential.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application. We would welcome a conversation to discuss a flexible working environment to suit your personal circumstances.