Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services
Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience)
Overview
A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic teams in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of building services projects.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement, while contributing to the development of cutting‑edge, low‑carbon designs.
Benefits
* Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 60,000, dependent on experience.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
* Private medical insurance for you and your family.
* Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
* Structured career progression opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.
* Comprehensive mentoring and support to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
Day‑to‑Day
* Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
* Develop detailed mechanical designs, specifications, and reports.
* Attend project meetings and provide technical input to ensure project objectives are met.
* Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
* Support the development of innovative, sustainable, and energy‑efficient solutions for clients.
* Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Responsibilities
* Lead the mechanical design process across all RIBA stages, ensuring high‑quality and innovative solutions.
* Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver on time and within budget.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
* Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
* Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
* Proven experience in leading projects and managing engineering teams.
* Membership of CIBSE (or actively working towards membership).
* Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
* Strong technical expertise in:
o Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
o Heating and cooling load calculations.
o Low‑carbon and sustainable design solutions, including heat pumps and renewables.
o Domestic water services and public health design.
o BMS integration and controls coordination.
o Plantroom design and equipment selection.
* Proficiency in CAD and BIM software.
If you are a motivated and experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join a forward‑thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step!
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