Lead Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer

Parkinson Gray Associates; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Engineering practice in West Yorkshire is looking for a Lead Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer. With a focus on in-house design work, you will support their growth while collaborating with experienced consultants. This role offers the chance to inherit key client relationships and transition into a senior leadership position within a respected team.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in MEP contracting or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of building operations and cost implications.
• Experience with client management and ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction design support for new projects.
• Collaborate with industry veterans and manage key relationships.
• Ensure comprehensive advice on operational and energy efficiency topics.

Skills

HVAC Design

Client-facing Service

Energy Efficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded MEP Engineering practice with multiple offices across the UK, known for delivering high-quality M&E Design and Build solutions for over 30 years.

The company employs around 100 staff across design, operations, commercial management, and maintenance. The team works closely to ensure projects are well-designed, accurately costed, and delivered on time, fostering regular repeat business and a strong foundation for longevity and success.

Based in West Yorkshire, our client is one of the longest-standing M&E Design and Build Contractors in the region.

Lead Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £60,000 - 65,000

Specialism: Design

Duration: Permanent

Posted: 01 Jul 2025

Job Ref: BSMDLE/Y/B

The company is expanding its preconstruction services, aiming to keep as much design work in-house as possible. To support this growth, they are looking to recruit two HVAC design engineers:

• Lead Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
• Intermediate Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will work closely with a former owner, now a part-time consultant, providing preconstruction design support for new projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a highly successful industry veteran, who is well-connected and respected. As retirement approaches, the Lead Engineer is positioned to inherit key relationships and assume a senior leadership role within the division.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HVAC Design Engineer with substantial experience in an MEP contracting or consulting environment. They should be capable of providing engaging, client-facing service that is commercially savvy and adaptable. A strong understanding of building operations, cost implications of changes, and energy efficiency topics is essential to offer comprehensive advice.

Applications are invited from qualified Mechanical Building Services Design Engineers based in or near West Yorkshire, who are eager to develop into roles involving client and key account management.