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Intermediate Design Engineer (Mechanical/Chemical/Process)
Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel to client sites Grade: S4 – Intermediate Project/Design Consulting Engineer Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week, flexible) Reports to: Managing Director / Senior Engineer 1. Our Company MECHON is a specialist consultancy providing engineering design solutions for environmental control systems. We design process HVAC, local exhaust ventilation (LEV), pollution control, and energy recovery systems for clients across the defence, pharmaceutical, automotive, manufacturing, and education sectors. Our work protects people from ill-health, protects the public from pollution, and provides comfort within the workplace. Recent projects include: • LEV systems for a major automotive manufacturer’s battery production facility • Ventilation design for a naval defence site controlling exposure to carcinogens • Site-wide exposure control audits for a major aerospace and defence company • HVAC systems for a teaching anatomy suite protecting staff from formaldehyde vapours • Ventilation systems for an R&D facility at a major paint manufacturer We are a small, specialist team where every engineer makes a visible impact. You will work directly with end-users and project stakeholders — not as one name among hundreds. You will be known, supported, and given genuine responsibility from the outset. 2. Why This Role Exists MECHON is growing and we need an additional consulting engineer to support our increasing project workload across multiple sectors. You will join a close-knit group of engineers who take pride in delivering technically excellent work in a niche discipline that most building services consultancies don’t touch. We’ll be honest: our discipline is specialist. Even experienced mechanical engineers typically need 2–4 years of structured development at MECHON before they are fully self-reliant in our field. We invest heavily in that development. What we need from you is strong engineering fundamentals, genuine curiosity, and the resilience to learn a complex discipline properly rather than superficially. 3. The Role This is a consulting engineering role. You will be trained to conduct engineering assessments, perform complex calculations, and produce technical reports and specifications for clients across multiple sectors. This is not a drawing or CAD production role — MECHON has a dedicated CAD team who produce project drawings from your engineering designs and instructions. As you develop, you will take increasing ownership of projects from initial site survey through to final handover, working through MECHON’s staged project delivery process. Your engineering analysis and written reports are the primary deliverables that MECHON provides to its clients. With training and development, your key responsibilities will include: 3.1. Engineering Analysis & Calculations • Pressure loss calculations for ductwork systems and LEV networks, including fan selection and system curve analysis. • Building thermal modelling including heat load assessments, U-value calculations, solar gain analysis, and equipment heat dissipation. • Psychrometric analysis for air conditioning processes, humidity control, and coil selection. • Capture and transport velocity calculations for local exhaust ventilation hood design and optimisation. • Pollutant dispersal calculations and stack discharge analysis. 3.2. Risk Assessment • Conducting airborne exposure risk assessments to benchmark workplace conditions against occupational exposure limits, using methodologies aligned with HSG258 and COSHH Essentials. • DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) risk assessments, including zone classification and explosion risk evaluation. • Pollution and environmental risk assessments relating to process emissions and discharge. 3.3. Technical Report Writing & Project Delivery • Producing Stage 2 concept reports presenting assessment findings and recommended control strategies to clients. • Producing Stage 3 detailed design reports with fully developed engineering solutions and supporting calculations. • Producing Stage 4 specifications and tender documentation for procurement and construction. • Continuous management of the design project from initiation to handover, including leading design coordination meetings to align all project stakeholders. 3.4. Site Surveys & Audits • Conducting comprehensive site audits to assess the suitability and performance of existing process ventilation and environmental control systems. • Site surveys to gather measurements, process data, and operational information necessary to inform system designs. • Client liaison and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. 3.5. Design Direction & CAD • Briefing the CAD team with design intent, system layouts, and engineering parameters to enable production of project drawings. • Reviewing and approving drawings produced by the CAD team against your engineering design. • Competence in Revit is expected, enabling you to produce and update schematics and make drawing amendments directly when project demands require it. 4. What We Need From You 4.1. Technical Foundations We don’t expect you to arrive as a ventilation specialist. We do expect a solid grounding in engineering fundamentals that we can build on: • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline. • Working knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles — applied in a professional setting, not just from textbooks. • Experience performing engineering calculations by hand or in spreadsheets, not solely reliant on software packages. • Strong written English and the ability to produce clear, structured technical reports. Our reports and specifications are our primary client deliverables. • Familiarity with Revit or similar BIM software. You will not be producing drawings as your primary output, but you will need to work competently within Revit when the project requires it. • A minimum of 3 years’ post-graduation engineering experience. This does not need to be in ventilation or building services — process engineering, chemical plant design, environmental engineering, energy systems, or similar disciplines are equally relevant. 4.2. The Attributes That Actually Matter Our environment is different from a large consultancy. There’s no layer of project managers between you and the client. You won’t have a team of 20 around you. What you will have is direct responsibility, genuine autonomy, and senior engineers who will invest time in your development. That suits some people brilliantly and doesn’t suit others. You will thrive here if you: • Take ownership of your work and your own development. You ask questions because you want to understand, not because you want someone else to make the decision. • Have worked in more than one professional environment. We value engineers who’ve seen different industries, different working cultures, and different ways of solving problems. • Take pride in the quality of your written work. Our reports and specifications are what clients pay for — they must be clear, accurate, and professionally presented. • Are commercially aware. You understand that every hour on a project costs the client money, and you manage your time accordingly. • Communicate clearly, calmly, and in writing. Our projects involve complex stakeholder relationships. We need people who think before they respond and follow up with written confirmation. • Are patient about your own progression. We have a competency-based framework for advancement. Promotion is based on demonstrated capability, not time served or negotiation. • Are genuinely motivated by the purpose of the work — protecting people from occupational ill-health, protecting communities from pollution, and improving working environments. 5. Security Requirements MECHON works on government and defence contracts requiring Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance as a minimum, with some projects requiring Security Check (SC) clearance. Candidates must be UK-based citizens eligible for these clearances. You do not need to hold clearance at application — MECHON will support you through the process. 6. What We Offer • Salary of £42,000 – £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications. • Performance bonus scheme available upon progression to Grade S3, with potential to earn up to £4,500+ annually based on utilisation rate and budget compliance. • Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 6%, increasing upon promotion. • Fully remote working with flexible hours within core hours of 10:00–15:00 Monday to Friday. • 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days upon progression to S3. • Paid overtime for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour week. • Structured technical development programme including funded training, CPD support, and mentoring from senior engineers with decades of specialist experience. • A clear, documented competency framework for progression from S4 through to senior consultant and beyond. • Exposure to varied projects across defence, pharmaceutical, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. • Equipment provided for remote working, including laptop and software. Travel expenses for site visits fully reimbursed. • Full UK driving licence required for client site visits. 7. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement (no more than 300 words) explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring to MECHON. We are particularly interested in the breadth of your professional experience and how you approach unfamiliar technical problems. We don’t use automated screening. Every application is reviewed by the team. If we think there’s a fit, we’ll arrange an initial conversation before any formal interview.
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SW England
LEV Test Engineer
Due to the continued expansion of our LEV (Local Exhaust Engineer)division, Saxty Engineering have a vacancy for an Qualified LEV test engineer. The role of an LEV engineer is field based and will require you to travel to various sites, so it is imperative you have a valid driving licence and have a flexible approach towards traveling to a variety of locations not only throughout the Southwest but also further afield. This is a multi-task role that will involve visiting customer sites to carry out LEV testing across a wide range of systems as well as fire damper installations, testing and fire stopping. Experience within the industry is essential. LEV experience essential P601 essential Driving license essential Good understanding of current Health and Safety responsibilities Knowledge of Occupational hygiene, hazards and controls Ability to write up and Manage LEV Reports Experience in compiling reports using MS Word (preferred but not essential) Good interpersonal skills Good IT and communication skills, both written and verbal Physically fit and able to climb ladders Genuine passion for Engineering and commitment to learning Able to work independently and as part of a team Common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude’ This role offers a varied and interesting career. Rate of pay based on experience. We will invest in you, but expect you to make the effort in return. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company vehicle Company pension Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: LEV: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) P601 Qualification (required) Willingness to travel:
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Midlands
LEV Technician (Hybrid)
Impact Technical Services Ltd delivers high-quality LEV and mechanical engineering services across the UK. With regionally based technicians and engineers, we support a wide range of industry sectors including education, defence, metalworking, fabrication, aerospace, printing, recycling, chemicals, food production and more. We recognise that life outside of work matters. Our flexible and understanding approach ensures cooperation, communication and mutual respect are central to how we support our team members. Every team member has a name -not a number! The Role We are seeking an experienced LEV Technician to join our growing team. This is a full-time hybrid position involving on-site LEV thorough examination and testing, with approximately one reporting day per week (typically home-based). Key Responsibilities: * Carry out thorough examination and testing of LEV systems in accordance with COSHH and HSG258 * Ensure systems comply with current regulations and standards * Compile and produce detailed technical reports using company-provided laptop (MS Word & Excel) * Perform light repair works and first-time fixes where required * Work independently across various industry sectors * Occasionally stay away from home (minimised through careful planning and regional technicians) Progression and continuous professional development are central to our business. The successful candidate must be committed to further training and development. What We Provide: * Friendly & helpful environment * Company van * Company credit card * All testing instruments and tools * Laptop and mobile phone * Workwear * Structured training and progression opportunities * Supportive and flexible working culture Personal Attributes: * Strong attention to detail * Professional and customer-focused approach * Excellent work ethic * Willingness to take responsibility * Serious commitment to a long-term career in Local Exhaust Ventilation Please only apply if you: * Have the required 3+ years of LEV testing experience * Hold P601 (minimum) * Are genuinely committed to developing a long-term career in LEV If you are serious about Local Exhaust Ventilation, value stability, and want to progress within a supportive and professional business, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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OXYL8 delivers a number of professional LEV and Occupational Hygiene training courses including the BOHS ‘P’ series, e.g. P600, P601, P602, P603, P604, P304, M200 etc.
