Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Cambridge!

Location: Cambridge Office, Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits & bonuses

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (5-7 years industry experience) to join a well-established, international multidisciplinary consultancy in their Cambridge office. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work on technically complex and high-profile mission critical, public, and private sector projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking for clear career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits:

• £50,000 – £55,000 base salary

• Annual bonus scheme

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Clear career progression pathway

• Private medical insurance

• Generous pension scheme

• Flexible working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems

• Develop mechanical design concepts and detailed solutions across multiple sectors

• Prepare and manage calculations, models, drawings, specifications, and reports

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders

• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

• Support sustainable and low-carbon design strategies

• Contribute to design reviews and technical approvals

Key Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

• Strong experience within the building services industry

• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to completion

• Experience working on mission critical, public, or private sector projects

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential

• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and design standards

• Understanding of sustainable and low-carbon design principles

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, delivery-focused mindset

If this role sounds of interest, I’d be happy to discuss it further, please email me at Lydia.Gaunt@blueprintrecruit.com or call 02392603030.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English