Full-time, permanent

About the role

BDP is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our growing Manchester Engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK's leading interdisciplinary design studios, contributing to the delivery of challenging, high-profile projects across healthcare, higher education, workplace, science and technology, heritage and major public sector projects.

Our engineers deliver projects both as part of BDP's wider interdisciplinary design teams and through direct appointments for clients, project managers, contractors and external architects.
You will support the development of mechanical building services strategies and detailed design solutions, gaining broad exposure across all stages of project delivery.
We are looking for engineers who are technically curious, collaborative and ambitious, and who want to develop within a team that values design quality, sustainability and professional progression.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Experience and understanding of mechanical building services design
• Keen interest in passive design techniques, sustainable environmental solutions and renewable technologies
• Familiarity with front-end design tools and strong general IT skills
• Experience of working within a Revit environment, or a strong desire to develop these skills
• Good communication skills and collaborative working style
• Self-motivated and organised approach

Desirable:

• Experience across healthcare, education, workplace or science and technology sectors
• Experience within IES VE environment

Why join BDP Manchester Engineering?

You will join a busy and supportive engineering team working on major live projects, with direct access to senior engineers and interdisciplinary project teams.

We offer engineers the opportunity to accelerate technical development, gain real project responsibility and build long-term progression within a high-quality design-led environment.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policywhich is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.