Mechanical Engineer

Buro Happold; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP projects in the Cambridge area. The individual will engage in mechanical engineering design, adopting technologies to ensure sustainability and net-zero targets by 2030. Responsibilities include high-level engineering tasks, mentoring junior team members, and representing the company in client meetings. This opportunity comes with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside a range of employee benefits including hybrid working arrangements and continuous learning support.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday per annum

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parenthood leave

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Relevant building services experience or credentials.
• Experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects.
• Broad design knowledge across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP projects and assist with the mechanical team.
• Ensure high standards of engineering design and calculations.
• Embrace technologies meeting net zero targets.

Skills

Building services experience

Leadership in engineering

Design knowledge

Common analysis software skills (Revit, IES)

Continuous learning commitment

Education

Chartered Member of CIBSE or equivalent

Tools

Revit

IES

Job description

Overview

This role will see the successful applicant leading MEP projects, inputting to, and assisting with leading the mechanical team on projects in the Cambridge area and further afield, including Higher Educational buildings, research facilities, mixed‑use developments, and refurbishments, including heritage buildings. Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations. We are looking for a passionate professional who takes pride in their own work. You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact – and leave a real legacy.

Responsibilities

• The role of a Senior Mechanical Engineer can be very varied, duties will include but are not limited to:
• Undertake detailed mechanical engineering building services design and calculations, using Revit and IES software to support your knowledge of exemplar building design and performance, as well as an appreciation of a designs embodied carbon.
• Embrace technologies to improve performance and sustainability to meet net zero targets by 2030.
• Ensure projects are carried out to an excellent standard, within agreed deadlines and budget.
• Represent Buro Happold at meetings with clients, other professionals, and suppliers.
• Produce and review reports, presentations, models, and drawings to an excellent standard, high level of accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical specifications and schedules, design development reports and innovative design solutions.
• Plan and manage input to Revit for production of design work.
• Actively engage with colleagues across disciplines, in group discussions and at events and seminars.
• Mentor more junior team members, potentially leading to an early line management role.
• Autonomously represent Buro Happold to clients, architects and collaborators.

Qualifications

• Relevant building services experience or credentials that will help us meet our goals for delivering highly sustainable buildings.
• Experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects.
• Broad design knowledge, across a range of projects.
• Experience using common analysis software including Revit and IES and willingness to learn and use new analysis packages as required.
• Working towards, or a Chartered Member of CIBSE or equivalent body.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Company Culture and Commitment

We were one of the first consultancy practices to sign the World GBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, we have won "CIBSE Building Performance Consultancy of the Year" five years in a row, established Engineers Declare, and won the NCE100 Impact in Climate Resilience Award. At Buro Happold, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond mere representation; it is about creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Inclusive culture ensures that every voice is heard and every idea is considered, leading to better decision‑making and more innovative solutions. Equal opportunities mean we are dedicated to providing fair and unbiased recruitment and promotion processes. We support a work environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. Continuous learning, work‑life balance, and a focus on sustainability are integral to the way we operate. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with clients, stakeholders and communities to ensure projects meet their needs and exceed expectations.

Benefits

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3 pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A strong commitment to continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
• An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme.
• A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from exceptional opportunities.

Join Us

By joining Buro Happold, you will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity, promotes inclusion and is dedicated to making a positive impact. We invite you to bring your unique talents and perspectives to our company and help us shape a better future together. Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. Appreciating each other's differences is key – we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.