Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and delivery for diverse projects from concept to completion. You will own project performance, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships while mentoring juniors. The role blends technical design with project management and client-facing responsibilities in a growing London office serving UK and Europe. You will shape project delivery, drive profitability, and support business growth in a collaborative, careers-focused environment. This opportunity combines leadership, engineering excellence, and client exposure at a respected consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working environment
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Career progression
• Opportunities across UK and Europe

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery across sectors
• Manage projects from tender to completion within programme, budget, and quality targets
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, BIM and sustainability teams
• Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications and design docs
• Monitor profitability, programme, and resource allocation
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Graduate and Intermediate Engineers
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Support fee proposals and project planning
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the UK

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 in consultancy
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects
• Proven project management and resource planning skills
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities
• Commercial awareness with experience managing fees and budgets
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and industry standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard engineering software
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

• Client-facing communication
• Mentoring and coaching
• Team leadership
• Building Services design
• Project management
• Regulatory compliance

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