Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £40-50,000
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment are proud to represent a growing mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy who are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding building services team. The company delivers energy, sustainability, and building services design support across a wide range of developments and offers a collaborative, progressive working environment.
About the Role
You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, providing design expertise, technical advice, and project support for both internal and external clients. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, technically strong, and eager to contribute to continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical building services design across sectors including commercial, industrial, medical, retail, extra-care, residential, and mixed-use developments
Production of detailed drawings, reports, and specifications
Liaison with clients and project teams on technical matters
Project management and coordination activities
Supplier and contractor management
Promotion and integration of sustainable design principles
Use of industry-standard software tools
Competency with EDSL TAS
Strong understanding of British Standards, Codes of Practice, and other relevant guidanceEssential Skills & Qualifications
Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Strong, demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
Collaborative team player
Previous experience in building services design preferred
Ambition to develop both professionally and within the businessDesirable Skills & Qualifications
Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE)
Understanding of sustainable design principles
Full UK driving licence
Engineering Council registrationBenefits
Highly competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas office closure
Support for study and professional qualifications
Early finish on Fridays (2pm)
Death in service benefit
Employee assistance programme
Paid volunteer days
Clear, supported career progression pathway
Cycle-to-work scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Company EV salary sacrifice scheme
Interested in this or other roles in Water Hygiene, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards on or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
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This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position