Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design for a Building Services team within a well‑established Norwich organisation. You will work across diverse sectors to deliver concept-to-completion designs, ensuring standards, regulations and sustainability requirements are met. You’ll collaborate with clients, architects and other engineers while mentoring junior staff. This is a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment that values technical excellence and innovation. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities to influence a wide range of project types.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• opportunities for progression
• exposure to a wide variety of project types

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on multiple projects from concept through to completion
• Produce detailed mechanical calculations, specifications and technical drawings
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and sustainability requirements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Attend site visits, surveys and client meetings as required
• Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and project planning

Key requirements

• Strong background in mechanical building services design
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors
• Ability to manage workload, lead design stages and coordinate with wider teams
• Proficiency with relevant design software and industry standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering

• communication
• problem-solving
• collaboration
• mechanical building services design
• design software proficiency
• industry standards knowledge

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