Your newpany
You will be joining a well‑established building services subcontractor based in Nottinghamshire, delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across projects such as schools, warehouses,mercial offices, and public‑sector buildings.Thepany is in a strong period of growth, supported by long‑standing clients and increasing demand. With ambitions to expand towards bing a £10 million organisation, they are investing in their in‑house design capability. This opportunity has arisen due to both expansion and an uing retirement, making it a genuinely rare senior‑level opening.
Your new role
As the Mechanical Design Lead, you will take responsibility for delivering and overseeing mechanical building services design across a varied project portfolio.Your role will include:
1. Leading mechanical design work, from concept through to delivery
2. Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
3. Coordinating with internal teams, architects, and contractors
4. Supporting tenders, proposals, and technical submissions
5. Mentoring and developing junior/intermediate engineers
6. Helping to shape and grow an expanding design team
You will be based in the office full‑time, working within a close‑knit and supportive technical team.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a strong background in mechanical building services design and the confidence to take technical ownership. You will ideally have:
7. Experience delivering mechanical design across education,mercial, industrial, or public‑sector buildings
8. Proficiency in IES (thermal modelling) and Revit (3D coordination)
9. Strongmunication and coordination skills
10. Ability to manage design workload and contribute to project meetings
11. Relevant engineering qualifications (Degree/HNC/HND)
12. A desire to step into leadership if currently at Intermediate/Senior level
This role suits either an experienced Mechanical Design Lead or a high‑performing engineer ready to step up.
What you'll get in return
£55,000 – £85,000 salary (depending on experience)
13. Car allowance
14. 25 days annual leave
15. Access to an Employee Trust Scheme
16. Clear progression pathway as the business grows toward £10m turnover
17. A rare opportunity created by growth and succession planning
18. Real influence in shaping a growing design team