The senior mechanical gap in this Manchester practice has been obvious for a while. You fill it.

Overview

In this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role, you take ownership of mechanical design from early-stage concepts to project completion within a mid-sized Manchester-based MEP consultancy. You will lead technical delivery on live projects, coordinating with electrical and structural teams and maintaining client-facing duties. The role emphasizes leadership over mere task delivery, with a focus on mentoring junior staff and shaping project outcomes. You’ll join a technical team with engaged directors, contributing to a growing practice in the North West. This is a client-aware, hands-on senior position offering clear progression and a transparent salary pathway.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical design from concept through completion
• Provide full design responsibility and specification
• Coordinate with electrical and structural disciplines
• Engage in client-facing duties
• Act as a reference point for junior staff
• Work on live projects with limited administrative burden

Key requirements

• Senior level experience in mechanical design
• Ability to lead and own projects
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design
• Client-facing experience
• Proactive and mentoring mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• leadership
• communication
• mentoring
• proactivity
• mechanical design for building services
• cross-disciplinary coordination (MEP)

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