Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: Very Competitive
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services Consultancy
An opportunity has become available for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing building services consultancy based in Birmingham. This role will involve leading the delivery of mechanical building services design across a wide range of projects within the commercial, healthcare, residential, industrial, retail, care and mixed-use sectors.
The successful Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in the design and coordination of HVAC and mechanical systems, supporting low-carbon and sustainable building solutions across all RIBA stages.
Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities
Lead mechanical building services design across multiple project sectors
Deliver projects through all RIBA design stages from concept to construction
Design HVAC systems including ventilation, heating, cooling and associated plant systems
Produce and review specifications, schedules, technical reports and design calculations
Coordinate designs within multidisciplinary BIM and CAD environments
Support the integration of low-carbon and renewable technologies into building designs
Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and design teams
Attend project meetings and provide technical input throughout project delivery
Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance
Manage workload and project deliverables across multiple live schemes
Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
Contribute towards technical excellence and sustainable design delivery
Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Requirements
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar
Proven experience within a building services consultancy environment
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services systems
Experience delivering mechanical design across a variety of building sectors
Competent with industry-standard design and calculation software
Experience working within BIM/Revit/CAD environments
Experience with IES VE or other thermal modelling software advantageous
Strong communication and client-facing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Understanding of sustainable and low-energy building design principles
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership
CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) or LCEA accreditation
Healthcare project experience including HTM compliance knowledge
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers
Knowledge of renewable and low-carbon energy systems
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Christmas office closure not deducted from annual leave
Professional development and study support
Early finish Fridays
Death in service benefit
Employee assistance programme
Paid volunteering days
Clear progression pathways
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – (url removed)
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