Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Decarbonisation and Energy

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for its Decarbonisation and Energy division. This role involves leading mechanical design efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring a team. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, ideal for degree-qualified engineers with experience in decarbonisation projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in decarbonisation projects.
• Proficient in leading mechanical design across RIBA stages.
• Experience with low-carbon mechanical systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering efforts across RIBA Stages 2-4.
• Design and integrate low-carbon mechanical systems like heat pumps and HVAC.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Decarbonisation

BIM Coordination

Energy Performance Modelling

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading facilities management company to recruit a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for its Decarbonisation and Energy division.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role offers a starting salary of up to £90,000 + car allowance + benefits package.

If you're a degree-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in decarbonisation projects and are seeking new opportunities, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

1. Reporting to the Engineering and Design Director, you will:
2. Lead mechanical design and engineering efforts across RIBA Stages 2-4, providing technical oversight through project delivery phases (RIBA 5-7).
3. Design and integrate low-carbon mechanical systems such as heat pumps, HVAC, BMS, and district heating solutions.
4. Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, including CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, and UK Building Regulations.
5. Lead BIM and CAD coordination to ensure effective integration with multidisciplinary teams.
6. Develop and refine energy performance modelling tools for mechanical systems analysis and optimisation.
7. Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary design integration, ensuring continuity across mechanical, electrical, and energy systems.
8. Mentor and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, encouraging continuous professional growth.
9. Oversee funding applications and project budgets.