Senior Mechanical Engineer – Contract
Consultancy Location: Southampton
Project Location: London
Contract Length: Approx. 9 months
RIBA Stages: Stage 3 possibly progressing into Stage 4
Sector: High-rise Residential / Leisure / Hotel
The Role:
An established Building Services consultancy based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support delivery of a major high-rise residential tower project in central London. This is a contract position focused on detailed design delivery at RIBA Stage 3, with a strong pipeline into Stage 4.
You will be joining a technically strong, design-led engineering team working across residential, leisure and hotel elements on a complex, high-profile scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead mechanical building services design through RIBA Stage 3 and into Stage 4
Deliver detailed designs for HVAC, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, plant and controls
Coordinate with electrical, public health and sustainability disciplines
Produce calculations, specifications and technical documentation
Support design team meetings and client engagement
Ensure compliance with current UK standards and regulations
Key Requirements:
Strong background in mechanical building services consultancy
Experience delivering high-rise residential and mixed-use projects
Solid understanding of RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design deliverables
Confident working within coordinated, multi-disciplinary design teams
BIM experience desirable
What’s on Offer:
Competitive day rate depending on experience
Approx. 9-month contract on a flagship London project
Opportunity to discuss permanent roles for the right individual