Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will lead building services design across diverse projects in Edinburgh, driving integrated, sustainable solutions. You will work closely with architects and electrical engineers to ensure cohesive designs that meet quality, budget, and programme targets. You mentor junior engineers and champion innovative approaches within a collaborative team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects within a supportive environment that values career progression and flexible working options. You will play a key part in shaping sustainable mechanical systems across commercial, education, cultural, and public-sector developments.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible working options
• hybrid options
• career progression
• high-profile projects
• supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design from concept to completion on multiple projects
• Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, and other disciplines for integrated designs
• Produce design calculations, specifications, and detailed drawings
• Ensure designs meet quality, budget, and programme requirements
• Mentor and support junior engineers to foster a collaborative team
• Apply sustainable design principles and contribute to innovative engineering solutions

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Significant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally in a consultancy
• Strong understanding of sustainable design, HVAC, and building services integration
• Excellent communication, project management, and coordination skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with delivery focus

• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Mentoring and leadership
• HVAC systems design
• Building services integration
• Design calculations

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