Senior M&E Design Engineer

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of integrated mechanical and electrical engineering

systems.

• Produce and review concept, detailed, and construction-level design documentation, including

drawings, calculations, and specifications.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, and project

managers.

• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical assurance activities.

• Manage design interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.

• Provide engineering support during procurement, installation, commissioning, and testing

phases.

• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and technical proposals.

• Ensure all engineering work complies with strict security and confidentiality requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical design engineering.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering,

or related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering designs for large-scale

infrastructure or secure facilities.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, lighting, and building services systems.

• Proficiency in engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD/BIM software.

• Experience leading technical design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Security Requirements

• Must hold active SC or DV clearance, or be eligible to obtain clearance.

• Ability to work on classified or sensitive government and defence projects.

• Must comply with all security protocols and information assurance policies.

Desirable Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership through professional bodies such as

the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

• Experience delivering projects within defence, nuclear, or high-security government

environments.

• Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and digital engineering

workflows.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

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