Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services – MEP)
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
Business: Waterman Building Services – Waterman Group
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Us
Waterman Group is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Our Building Services team works across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainable design.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services (MEP) team in Nottingham. You will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across a wide variety of projects, supporting schemes from concept through to completion.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver efficient, innovative and sustainable mechanical designs.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation
* Produce design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
* Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, structural and architectural teams
* Support project delivery across all stages, from concept through to detailed design and construction
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice guidance
* Work within a BIM environment, collaborating with technicians using Autodesk Revit
* Attend client and design team meetings, representing the mechanical discipline
* Contribute to low-carbon and energy-efficient design strategies
* Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
* Assist with project planning, resource management and delivery to programme and budget
About You
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Proven experience in mechanical design within a Building Services (MEP) consultancy environment
* Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building services design principles
* Experience working across multiple project stages
* Ability to manage and deliver projects independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication and client-facing skills
Desirable:
* Working towards or achieved Chartered status (e.g. via Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
* Experience with BIM and coordination tools (e.g. Autodesk Revit)
* Knowledge of sustainable design, decarbonisation and energy modelling principles
* Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
* Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
* A collaborative and inclusive working environment
* Clear career progression opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Waterman Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our teams.