Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Manchester\n\nVertical Recruitment is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Building Environments team in Manchester.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to be part of a close-knit, collaborative team working on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK and internationally. You’ll have the chance to contribute to unique, high-profile developments while helping to drive forward sustainable design solutions.\n\nCurrent projects include:\n\nA new 5,500-capacity stand is being delivered at a historic football ground, complete with hospitality, media, and player facilities, transforming one of the oldest stadiums in the world.\n\nAt the heart of a major university campus, a world-class library and teaching building is being created, setting a new benchmark for student learning and academic resources.\n\nThe first new build on a landmark city-centre site will provide 500,000ft² of high-quality commercial office space alongside community facilities, forming the cornerstone of a wider regeneration.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead on the delivery of mechanical building services design, producing calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.\n\nUtilise Revit and IES software to support high-performance, sustainable building design.\n\nEnsure projects are completed to an excellent standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets.\n\nRepresent the consultancy at client, design team, and supplier meetings.\n\nProduce and review reports, presentations, and models to a high level of accuracy.\n\nContribute to the implementation of sustainable technologies aligned with net zero carbon goals.\n\nMentor junior engineers and support their technical development.\n\nCollaborate across disciplines, engaging with specialist groups such as sustainability, façades, lighting, and technology.\n\nYour Experience:\n\nDemonstrable experience in mechanical design within building services.\n\nTrack record of acting as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects.\n\nStrong design knowledge, ideally across a variety of sectors and familiarity with British, US, and European codes of practice.\n\nSkilled in using Revit and IES, with an interest in developing digital engineering skills.\n\nDegree qualified in a relevant discipline (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc).\n\nChartered, or working towards Chartership, with CIBSE or equivalent professional body.\n\nBenefits:\n\nFlexible and hybrid working options\n\nCompetitive salary with annual bonus scheme\n\n25+ days holiday plus bank holidays\n\nPrivate healthcare and enhanced pension contributions\n\nProfessional development support and Chartership mentoring\n\nInclusive and diverse culture with employee networks and wellbeing initiatives