Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

£55,000 + bonus and benefits

Birmigham based office - happy with remote + some presence in the office

Cannot sponsor at this time

We’re currently supporting a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a project-leading role, delivering schemes from feasibility through to construction across all RIBA stages (1–6).

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading the design, specification, and delivery of mechanical building services projects, acting as Project Lead across multiple commissions. This position offers strong client exposure and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while contributing to high-quality technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery across a range of building services projects
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring programme, quality, and commercial targets are met
• Produce feasibility studies, technical appraisals, and sustainability assessments
• Ensure compliance with British Standards, CIBSE guidance, and relevant legislation
• Prepare cost estimates, resource planning, and fee proposals
• Attend and represent the business at client, design team, and site meetings
• Support and mentor graduate and intermediate engineers
• Assist senior leadership with reporting, invoicing, and project tracking

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in building services mechanical engineering (consultancy and/or installation)
• Strong project leadership and client-facing experience
• Ability to manage workload across multiple live projects and deadlines
• Solid understanding of industry regulations and utility services
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with AutoCAD and IES (Revit, BIM, DesignBuilder, Cymap advantageous)
• Professionally registered or working towards chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, IET, etc.)

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established consultancy with a strong project pipeline
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

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f you’re interested in hearing more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

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