Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer
Arc Partnership is a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) and SCAPE. Formed in 2016 to support the council in creating an efficient, safe, and sustainable land and property portfolio.
We deliver multi-disciplinary services and consult, design, build, manage and maintain on behalf of NCC and the communities and people it represents. We provide value for money, quality of output and customer excellence to support regeneration and economic growth for Nottinghamshire
The role will support primarily Arc Partnerships projects including their principal designer, designer and principal contractor appointments but you'll also have the opportunity supporting the wider Scape Group, and Lungfish Architects.
Your new role:
We're looking for a Senior or an already established Mechanical Engineer from a construction / design environment background to join our established team. Reporting to the Head of Mechanical Engineering you'll be responsible for delivering comprehensive designs, calculations, detailed drawings and intricate schematics, to meet client briefs after undertaking feasibility studies and site surveys.
You'll be expert in using and working with Revit, Hevacomp, Stabicad or similar relevant design tools.
Not only will you be used to meeting relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, but also be compliant with energy efficiency and sustainability coupled with proficiency in mechanical building services design, and a deep comprehension of technical requirements, legislation, and industry best practice.
What you'll do:
* Create and develop designs that meet and satisfy client briefs in co-operation with other design professionals.
* Ensure that the designs are delivered within the planned programme for projects and that the designs are within budget.
* Provide exceptional proficiency in mechanical building services design, and a deep comprehension of technical requirements, legislation, and industry best practice
* Utilise the most effective procurement methods to achieve the best delivery of projects for the client and raising their awareness of the services provided by Arc.
* Liaise with and seek approval as required from statutory and regulating bodies for additional services e.g. Planning and Building Control etc.
* Carry out feasibility studies, site surveys, site inspections and monitoring.
* Ensure witness testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical installations are effectively carried out.
What you'll bring:
* You'll have significant experience in mechanical services design from first principles for above ground drainage, domestic water services, natural gas, LTHW Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
* You'll have significant experience in designing, specifying and, site surveying of multiple types of building projects.
* Demonstrable evidence of use of design packages to enable preparation of mechanical designs.
* Demonstrable experience in the preparation of feasibility studies / option appraisals.
* Demonstrable experience assisting with the preparation of cost estimates / control coupled with financial monitoring, contractual management and negotiating with clients.
Essential:
* HNC (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a broad range of relevant post-graduation monitored professional work experience
* Demonstrable knowledge of CDM pertaining to the design function of project
Desirable:
* Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
* Revit / Stabicad design software experience
Our core values - Accountable, Collaborative, Expert, Efficient, Innovative and Sustainable - ensure that we support you and work together effectively as a team and through our partnerships.
What we offer you:
* An attractive package (based on experience).
* Travel expenses, to and from site.
* Local Government Pension Scheme including generous employer contributions of 19.6% and life assurance of 3x salary.
* BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
* Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
* Based in our Nottingham office, we also offer flexible working hours to support your work/life balance.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV by 19th March 2026
To find out more about us, please visit or email jobs@scape.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.
We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.