Careers at KJ Tait
We have excellent opportunities to join our business to support our growing workload and established Client base.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Design Consultancy Services
• Energy Consultancy, Low Energy Design and Specialist Energy Services
• Engineering Facilities Management Services
• BREEAM and Environmental Services.
All of these disciplines overlap and complement each other, enhancing our service and allowing us to close the performance gap in buildings, this being the gap between the design and actual performance of a building.
Low energy design and wellbeing in design is often not fully realised in the completed and operational building. Our Energy Engineers play an important role in ensuring the engineering design provides a comfortable and enriching environment and our Facilities Engineers ensure this is translated into the day to day running of the buildings ensuring they have low operational carbon and offer a comfortable and energy efficient environment.
As part of an established team, Engineers produce low energy, creative design solutions, to both scheme and detailed design level, including carrying out site inspections/surveys, preparing specifications and project reports and attending meetings. Our Engineers work across a variety of sectors such as Science & Research, Education, Commercial, Healthcare, and Heritage buildings.
We have offices throughout the UK and this national coverage allows us to provide a UK wide service and to support our national framework commissions.
Design engineering applicants are preferably degree qualified in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Facilities or Building Services Engineering or similar) with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an engineering role within a building services context. Experience of working with relevant design software (IES, Revit, etc.) and on BIM projects would be an advantage.
Candidates would demonstrate strong technical and communication skills, personal confidence and the ability to engage directly with Design Teams and Clients. We encourage and support our Engineers to obtain Chartered Engineer status and have an established training and development programme that will be tailored to suit you.
Facilities candidates would have skills which support the effective management and operation of engineering services installations in the operational building. They would demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from experience to provide a valuable service to our Clients. The role of a Facilities Engineer includes troubleshooting of operational issues, compliance awareness, condition surveys and reporting, energy auditing and energy reduction plans, and collaborating with Service Providers, Agents and Clients.
Graduate recruitment is our preferred trainee route but we are open to apprenticeships and non-degree candidates who demonstrate the skills and motivation to become a valuable member of our team.
We encourage knowledge sharing amongst all disciplines and are open to new developments and innovations in our sector.
Although we have offices throughout the UK we operate as a single business and all Engineers are encouraged to develop expertise in all disciplines and work on projects throughout the UK.
We have working relationships with LETI and the UKGBC and are engaged in a number of zero carbon pathway projects.
Our Energy Team are trained in NABERS and other energy reduction initiatives and ensure they are always up to speed with current regulations, undertaking courses and training as required.
We offer a supportive working environment, competitive salary, private health care and workplace pension.
We are always interested to hear from applicants with relevant skills and talent who are aligned with our views and objectives, and who will work with us to develop our expertise and service to our Clients.
We have detailed our current vacancies below however if no specific vacancy is highlighted, and you would be interested in working with us, we would encourage you to complete our questionnaire noting how you would consider yourself suited to working with us.
Vacancies
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: London (Flexible Working Available)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join KJ Tait’s
Engineering Design team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer
with a strong technical background in building services design, mechanical systems and
multidisciplinary project delivery.
The successful candidate will support the wider Engineering Design team by providing
mechanical engineering designs, resolving technical engineering challenges, coordinating
design input and communicating clearly with clients, contractors, architects, manufacturers
and internal project teams. On smaller projects, there will also be opportunities to act as Lead
Engineer, supporting coordination, resource allocation and project management.
KJ Tait provides integrated Engineering Design, Facilities Management and Energy Services,
with specialist expertise including BREEAM, NABERS, TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections
and WiredScore Assessments. Our approach focuses on delivering low-energy, high-quality
projects and closing the performance gap between design intent and real-world building
performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within a Mechanical, Electrical engineering team, providing mechanical design and
technical advice across a wide range of projects. - Prepare detailed mechanical engineering designs, including drawings, specifications,
schedules, reports, calculations and technical documents. - Undertake site visits to monitor and report on progress against project specifications,
highlighting issues and supporting practical solutions. - Coordinate input from internal and external disciplines and specialist teams as required.
- Correspond with clients, contractors, architects, manufacturers and other third parties
regarding technical queries and project information. - Delegate tasks to CAD/Revit Technicians and Junior Engineers where appropriate, reviewing
outputs and providing constructive feedback. - Attend design team, technical, coordination and progress meetings.
- Monitor project progress against agreed design deliverables, costs and deadlines.
- Support handover and commissioning processes, ensuring project requirements and
specifications are met. - Embed energy efficiency and sustainable design principles into mechanical design work
wherever possible.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, confident and detail-focused engineer who can work both
independently and as part of a team. You will have strong interpersonal skills, professional
manners and the ability to consistently produce high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
Essential Requirements
- Preferably BEng, BSc or MEng qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services
Engineering or a related discipline. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a mechanical design engineering role, ideally within building
services or MEP consultancy. - Professional membership, with a clear pathway towards IEng or CEng status.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical engineering design calculations, including U-values,
heat loss, heat gain, pipe sizing, pump sizing, duct sizing, fan sizing, psychometrics, control
valve sizing and thermal modelling. - Good understanding building regulations, particularly Part L and Part B and how compliance
is demonstrated through calculation. - Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and model checking software.
- Experience using mechanical design software
- Working knowledge of NBS Chorus Specification Manager.
- Experience with PDF review and mark-up software such as Bluebeam, Adobe or Foxit.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working
relationships with clients and project teams. - Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience acting as Lead Engineer on smaller projects or leading key project
elements day to day. - Experience mentoring or supporting the development of Junior Engineers or Technicians.
- Understanding of BMS systems and low-energy design strategies.
- Knowledge of BREEAM, NABERS, TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections or WiredScore
Assessments. - Familiarity with ISO quality management systems and quality assurance procedures
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Company pension
- Private healthcare.
- Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Support towards professional registration and chartership.
- Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative engineering projects.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge and
the opportunity to contribute to exciting engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience
and career aspirations - LondonRecruitment@kjtait.com or alternatively, use the form below.
Closing Date: 28th August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early
applications are encouraged.
Equal Opportunities Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where
all employees are treated fairly and with respect.
