Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Birmingham
- £55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
💼 Full-Time
💰 Competitive Salary + BenefitsAbout the Role A nationally respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Birmingham office.
Known for delivering innovative, sustainable building services solutions, this role offers the chance to lead complex mechanical designs on high-profile projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design for a variety of projects including HVAC systems, heating, cooling, ventilation, and domestic water services
- Prepare detailed calculations, specifications, reports, and design drawings
- Manage project deliverables from concept through to construction and commissioning phases
- Coordinate and collaborate with electrical, sustainability, and other engineering disciplines to deliver fully integrated MEP solutions
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
- Engage directly with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to provide expert advice and ensure design quality
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations, industry standards, and emerging technologies
- Contribute to business development activities and help strengthen client relationships
- Promote sustainability and low-carbon solutions within mechanical design projects
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (IMechE or CIBSE)
- Minimum 6+ years' experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and sustainability standards
- Proven experience in HVAC, chilled water, heating, ventilation, and controls design
- Proficient with mechanical design software such as Hevacomp, IES, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and lead technical discussions
- Work with a leading UK engineering consultancy known for its technical excellence and client-focused approach
- Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with hybrid and flexible working options
- Comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, pension scheme, private healthcare, and professional development support
- Clear career progression pathways and opportunity to grow into leadership roles
Apply now to join a technically strong, sustainability-driven team in Birmingham.