Mechanical Design Engineer

Linsco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linsco is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Wanstead-based Building Services team. You will take ownership of mechanical design across multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with clients and architects to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in mechanical building services, across MOD, Healthcare, Commercial and Education sectors, and be capable of leading design stages while growing the department as the

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical building services design experience.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors.
• Ability to lead design stages and coordinate wider project teams.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and regulations.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across multiple projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed mechanical calculations and technical specifications.
• Assist with technical drawings, with the ability to produce your own drawings where required.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards, regulations and sustainability requirements.
• Attend site visits, surveys and client meetings as required.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and project planning.
• Manage your own workload and coordinate design stages across multiple projects.
• Contribute technical knowledge and ideas to improve project delivery.
• Support the continued growth and development of the mechanical design function.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

Project leadership

Client liaison

Cross-team collab

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Wanstead, London
Salary: Negotiable - dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in building services, looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of projects and play a key role in the growth of a developing engineering team?

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation based in Wanstead, who are looking to appoint a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Building Services team.

The company works across a diverse range of sectors, including MOD, Healthcare, Commercial and Education, providing an excellent variety of projects and technical challenges.

This is a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where technical excellence, innovation and high-quality design are genuinely valued.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for the mechanical design of multiple building services projects, working from initial concept through to completion.

You will work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical expertise throughout the design and delivery process.

There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to play an important role in the continued development and growth of the mechanical design department as the business expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across multiple projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed mechanical calculations and technical specifications.
• Assist with technical drawings, with the ability to produce your own drawings where required.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards, regulations and sustainability requirements.
• Attend site visits, surveys and client meetings as required.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and project planning.
• Manage your own workload and coordinate design stages across multiple projects.
• Contribute technical knowledge and ideas to improve project delivery.
• Support the continued growth and development of the mechanical design function.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services design, ideally with experience working across a variety of sectors.

You will be technically capable, organised and confident working with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The ability to take ownership of projects while contributing to the wider development of the department will be particularly important.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong mechanical building services design experience.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors.
• Ability to lead design stages and coordinate wider project teams.
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards and regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant mechanical design software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A genuine interest in developing technically and contributing to the growth of a team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration - negotiable depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work across MOD, Healthcare, Commercial and Education projects.
• A varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of the mechanical design department.
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.