Chartered Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham or Nottingham
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits & bonuses
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Chartered Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established, International Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The selected candidate will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our client's Nottingham or Birmingham offices. You will work on technically challenging and high-profile Education, Healthcare, Commercial and rail infrastructure projects.
Benefits:
* £50,000 – £55,000 base salary
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible working environment
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Generous pension scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems
* Develop mechanical design strategies, concepts, and detailed solutions
* Undertake and oversee thermal, comfort, and energy analysis of buildings and spaces
* Prepare and manage models, drawings, specifications, and reports
* Coordinate with internal disciplines, architects, clients, and external stakeholders
* Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards
* Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
* Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and technical approvals
* Support sustainability and low-carbon design approaches across projects
Key Requirements:
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE)
* Previous experience in the building services industry
* Proven experience leading projects through concept, detailed design, and delivery stages
* Strong experience working on Science, Healthcare and Commercial projects
* Demonstrable experience working within multidisciplinary design teams
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit Software is essential
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and design standards
* Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles
* Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
* Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-focused mindset
If this role sounds of interest, I’d be happy to discuss it further — please email me at Lydia.Gaunt@blueprintrecruit.com or call 02392603030.