Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: ibse
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join one of the UK’s leading independent Building Services consultancies.

With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions, this award-winning consultancy works across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments.

You’ll become part of a collaborative, people-focused business where technical excellence, professional development and long-term career progression are genuinely valued. Working within an established multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers and play an active role in delivering low-carbon building solutions across the UK.

Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of mechanical building services design projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, architects and fellow engineers.

You’ll enjoy a varied workload across multiple sectors while taking an active role in client relationships, technical delivery and project leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the mechanical design of building services projects.
  • Managing project delivery from feasibility through construction.
  • Acting as Project Lead on selected commissions.
  • Producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
  • Attending design meetings and presenting directly to clients.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Helping develop long-term client relationships and generate repeat business.
  • Delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of projects.

Requirements:

We’re looking for an ambitious Mechanical Building Services Engineer who enjoys technical design, client interaction and taking ownership of projects.

Ideally you’ll have:

  • Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Around 4+ years’ experience within a Building Services consultancy.
  • Experience designing mechanical systems across a range of building sectors.
  • Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
  • Experience using industry-standard design software including Revit and associated mechanical design packages.
  • An understanding of sustainable building design, renewable technologies and low-carbon solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Working towards, or already holding, Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE or IMechE.

Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and agile working
  • Excellent structured career progression
  • Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile projects
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
  • Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional development and support towards Chartership
  • A genuinely supportive culture where your ideas and career ambitions are encouraged

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a progressive consultancy where sustainability, innovation and employee development are central to the business.

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Posted: August 30th, 2026