Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services – MEP)

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working)

Business: Waterman Building Services – Waterman Group

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

About Us

Waterman Group is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Our Building Services team works across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainable design.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services (MEP) team in Nottingham. You will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across a wide variety of projects, supporting schemes from concept through to completion.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver efficient, innovative and sustainable mechanical designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation
• Produce design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, structural and architectural teams
• Support project delivery across all stages, from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice guidance
• Work within a BIM environment, collaborating with technicians using Autodesk Revit
• Attend client and design team meetings, representing the mechanical discipline
• Contribute to low-carbon and energy-efficient design strategies
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Assist with project planning, resource management and delivery to programme and budget

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience in mechanical design within a Building Services (MEP) consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building services design principles
• Experience working across multiple project stages
• Ability to manage and deliver projects independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Desirable:

• Working towards or achieved Chartered status (e.g. Via Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
• Experience with BIM and coordination tools (e.g. Autodesk Revit)
• Knowledge of sustainable design, decarbonisation and energy modelling principles
• Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities

Equal Opportunities

Waterman Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our teams.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

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