About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a national building services consultancy. This is a permanent, full-time role operating within an agile and flexible working framework, based from a UK office with hybrid working available.
You will join a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers delivering high-quality, sustainable building services design. As a national consultancy with a strong UK footprint, the business works across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, public sector and net-zero carbon projects.
The role offers significant autonomy, technical responsibility and client exposure, with clear progression opportunities for the right individual.
Key responsibilities
* Acting as Project Lead on selected mechanical building services projects
* Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team on larger schemes
* Attending client, design team and principal meetings, including presentations
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior mechanical engineers
* Raising and promoting technical excellence within the mechanical discipline
* Developing into a key point of contact for strategic clients
* Supporting repeat business through strong client relationships
* Delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
* Client-facing involvement across all project stages from concept to completion
* Producing and reviewing drawings, specifications and technical reports
* Producing calculations or overseeing their completion by others
* Collaborating closely with colleagues to achieve project and business goals
Experience and qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Chartered or working towards chartership preferred
* HNC / HND candidates with strong design experience also considered
* Minimum 3 to 4 years post-qualification experience in building services design
* Proficiency in relevant design software, including:
o Microsoft Office
o Relux or Dialux
o Amtech
o Revit
* Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
* Knowledge of HTMs beneficial
* Professional membership or working towards membership of CIBSE or IET
* Understanding of HVAC systems and associated plant
* Experience integrating embedded generation and renewable technologies
* Working knowledge of BREEAM and sustainable design principles
* General understanding of electrical engineering to contribute effectively at meetings
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn and develop
What's on offer
* Clear career progression within a national consultancy
* Flexible and agile working environment
* Competitive salary with enhanced sickness and family benefits
* Generous annual leave with buy and sell options
* Exposure to interesting and technically complex projects
* Recruitment referral bonus scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Funded team-building and social activities
* Opportunities to engage in charitable, educational and community initiatives
* Inclusive working environment
The consultancy is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals feel valued and able to reach their full potential. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are actively supported throughout the recruitment process and employment.
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