Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management organisation in London seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves leading mechanical design and decarbonisation projects, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable retrofits. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and extensive experience in HVAC and energy systems design.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading mechanical design and decarbonisation projects.
• Extensive knowledge of building energy systems and low-carbon infrastructure.
• Significant experience in mechanical design and retrofit.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across RIBA Stages 2-4, ensuring technical excellence.
• Design and implement low-carbon energy solutions including heat pumps and HVAC.
• Manage project designs from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Decarbonisation Projects

HVAC Design

Energy Modelling Software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng)

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE

Tools

IES

Energy Pro

PVsol

Termis

NEMO

Netsim

Bluebeam

Job description

London - 1 day a week with travel to sites as needed

£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Bonus and package

Brief

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based in London. The role involves working one day a week in London and requires an experienced, well-rounded engineer with in-depth knowledge of design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems in decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects, mainly sustainable retrofits. The role covers RIBA Stages 2-7, managing mechanical and energy systems design, including heat pumps, HVAC, and intermediate to complex ECMs (Energy Conservation Measures).

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng or equivalent) and previous management experience supporting a team.

• 25 days holiday
• Pension Plan

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Lead mechanical design across RIBA Stages 2-4, providing technical support through to stages 5-7, ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability.
• Design and implement low-carbon energy solutions, including heat pumps, district heating, HVAC, and energy-efficient BMS.
• Develop modelling tools to analyse and improve mechanical system performance.
• Ensure compliance with CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, and UK building regulations.
• Lead BIM implementation within mechanical designs, ensuring standards and integration.
• Oversee CAD model development and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Design Management & Team Development

• Coordinate and manage mechanical, electrical, and energy systems design for projects.
• Support tendering and project teams with technical reviews.
• Mentor and develop a team of design engineers, fostering expertise and improvement.
• Facilitate collaborative workshops to promote interdisciplinary coordination.
• Ensure design practices align with sustainability, compliance, and operational goals.

Project Delivery & Risk Management

• Manage project designs from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and design reviews to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Support procurement and supplier negotiations for optimal system selection and cost management.
• Assist clients with planning applications, heritage constraints, and technical due diligence.

Technical Leadership & Retrofit Strategy

• Engage stakeholders, presenting technical concepts clearly and strategically.
• Lead retrofit design processes, ensuring alignment with decarbonisation goals and funding requirements.
• Oversee complex ECMs, ensuring integration, efficiency, and compliance.
• Develop measurement & verification (M&V) strategies following IPMVP where applicable.

Decarbonisation Strategy & Consultancy

• Lead decarbonisation project planning for public and private sector clients, including local authorities, social housing, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
• Conduct technical and financial assessments of low-carbon technologies like heat pumps, district energy, HVAC, BMS, and solar PV.
• Guide clients through funding applications (e.g., PSDS, Warmer Homes, GHNF, HNES), ensuring compliance and success.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading mechanical design and decarbonisation projects.
• Extensive knowledge of building energy systems, heat networks, and low-carbon infrastructure.
• Expertise in HVAC design, risk assessment, and project delivery.
• Experience with energy modelling software such as IES, Energy Pro, PVsol, Termis, NEMO, Netsim, and Bluebeam.
• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE preferred.
• Significant experience in mechanical design, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects.
• Retrofit Designer Certification is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the position will be filled quickly.

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