Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Leicester, Nottingham or Solihull

£45,000-£55,000 DOE

Full Time Permanent

We are working with a well established, forward thinking building services consultancy seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key technical and client facing role within a collaborative and sustainability focused environment.

The position can be based in Leicester, Nottingham, or Solihull, operating under a flexible and agile working framework.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role within the mechanical design team, operating with a high degree of autonomy. You will lead selected projects, support and mentor junior engineers, and contribute to delivering technically robust and innovative design solutions across a range of sectors. This role offers exposure to technically challenging and varied projects, with involvement from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Leader on selected projects
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Attend client and principal meetings, delivering presentations where required
• Promote technical excellence within mechanical engineering
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Support repeat business through excellent client care
• Produce detailed drawings, specifications and design documentation
• Carry out engineering calculations or oversee others completing them
• Support and guide junior engineers on project delivery
• Contribute to projects across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial and industrial

About You

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards preferred)
• HNC/HND qualified candidates with strong design experience will also be considered
• Minimum 3-4 years' post qualification building services design experience
• Experience using software including Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech and Revit
• Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs (desirable)
• Professional membership (CIBSE, IET or similar) desirable
• Understanding of HV/LV systems
• Knowledge of embedded generation and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM
• Appreciation of electrical engineering to support multidisciplinary meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organised and motivated with leadership potential

Benefits

• £45,000-£55,000 salary (DOE)
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Agile and flexible working approach
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
• Exposure to technically challenging and high profile projects
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team building and social initiatives
• Opportunities to engage in charitable and community activities

If this is the opportunity for you, please contact Jodie