Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Overview

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical design delivery for varied building services projects and work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will drive technical quality from concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, and build strong client relationships. The role emphasizes sustainable, low-carbon solutions and adherence to standards. This is an opportunity to shape high-impact projects across healthcare, education, residential, and more in a consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery on selected projects
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams
• Manage design elements from concept through completion
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
• Perform engineering calculations and support technical reviews
• Attend client meetings and contribute to presentations
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Maintain and improve technical standards within the team
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent
• 3-4 years’ post-qualification experience in building services design
• Strong experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions in a consultancy
• Knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
• Experience using design software: Revit, Relux / Dialux, Amtech or equivalent
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and renewable technologies
• Experience with BREEAM is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building services design

• Mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Client engagement and presentation skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Revit
• Relux / Dialux
• Amtech or equivalent

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