Assistant Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm in London seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects, conduct site surveys, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers flexibility and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Accredited Building Services / Mechanical Engineering degree or higher qualification required.
• Chartered engineer or working towards membership is ideal.
• Experienced in project lead and delivery of mechanical services.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of energy conservation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design calculations for mechanical designs.
• Conduct detailed site surveys and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead mechanical design from concept to completion.
• Develop designs meeting technical regulations and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Building Services / Mechanical Engineering degree

Project management

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Revit

IES

NBS

Microsoft packages

Strong communication and people skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of renewable technologies

Education

Accredited building services/mechanical engineering degree

Chartered engineer or working towards membership

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Revit

IES

NBS

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of mechanical design
• Production of specifications and plant schedules
• Production of design notes, basis of design and RIBA stage reports showing compliance with standards and best practice
• Production of design drawings from conception through to detailed design
• Conducting detailed site surveys and inspection of installations
• Mentoring and guidance of junior to intermediate engineers
• Hold (or meet the criteria to hold) security clearance to MOD SC level

About you

Ideally you will have an accredited Building Services / Mechanical Engineering degree or higher educational qualification.

Ideally Chartered engineer or working towards membership.

The skill set and passion for engineering with the ability to manage and deliver mechanical building services engineering designs across a wide range of sectors.

Experienced in project lead and delivery of mechanical services across multiple projects, as part of a multi discipline design team.

Take design lead on projects promoting design excellence at all times.

Conduct any or all stages of mechanical design from concept to completion as required by the project.

Knowledge and experience in a range of digital tools including AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, IES, NBS and Microsoft packages.

Proven ability to develop designs conscious of energy conservation, sustainability and with a knowledge basis of renewable technologies.

Fully conversant with technical and legislation requirements for mechanical and public health services equipment and installation design and management.

Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro‑active way.

Strong communication and people skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style.

Consult closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in‑house and external project teams.

Strong report writing skills.

Experience of producing and supporting fee estimates, and bids would be beneficial.

Experience managing and mentoring junior to intermediate engineers.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.