Lead Mechanical Engineer – Sustainable MEP Design

Brush Transformers; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Life insurance – 4 x annual salary

Enhanced Company Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2work scheme

Job summary

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across multiple projects, mentor staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The role collaborates with BIM and Sustainability teams and supports business development and client engagement.

Based in Scotland with hybrid working options, the role emphasizes continuous development, sustainable technology, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Honours or master’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered status (CEng/MCIBSE) highly desirable.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes.
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, energy storage.
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration.
• Knowledge of public and private sector procurement processes.
• Understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and coordinate with wider MEP disciplines across projects.
• Provide technical oversight and QA for mechanical systems.
• Support client engagement and maintain relationships.
• Contribute to bids and proposals; ensure codes and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Coordinate with BIM and Sustainability teams; support cross‑group initiatives.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, graduates and trainees.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Smart building / IoT integration

Sustainable MEP knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Honours / Master’s degree in engineering

Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE)

Tools

BIM software

Job description

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across multiple projects, mentor staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The role collaborates with BIM and Sustainability teams and supports business development and client engagement.

Based in Scotland with hybrid working options, the role emphasizes continuous development, sustainable technology, and delivering projects on time and within budget.