Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design and delivery across multiple projects from concept to completion, shaping outcomes in a cross-disciplinary consultancy. You will own project performance, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers, while maintaining strong client relationships. It’s a chance to influence project delivery and business growth within a reputable building services consultancy, with exposure to UK and Europe projects and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working environment
• Competitive salary
• Varied project portfolio
• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of projects across a variety of sectors
• Manage projects from tender stage through to completion, ensuring programme, budget and quality targets are achieved
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, BIM and sustainability teams throughout project delivery
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation
• Monitor project profitability, programme and resource allocation
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to Graduate and Intermediate Engineers
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations, industry standards and quality procedures
• Support fee proposals and project planning
• Attend client meetings and undertake site visits across the UK where required

Key requirements

• Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Membership of CIBSE or working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Strong Building Services design experience within a consultancy environment
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects
• Proven project management and resource planning skills
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project fees and budgets
• Knowledge of relevant UK Building Regulations and industry standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard engineering software
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required

• client-facing communication
• leadership and mentoring
• team collaboration
• Building Services design
• Project management and resource planning
• Regulatory knowledge (UK Building Regulations)

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