Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) to lead projects from initiation to completion. This senior role offers significant career progression, including chartership support and potential director-level opportunities. The candidate should have a background in Building Services and experience in managing client relationships. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the Cardiff office and contribute to developing junior engineers while making a real impact in the business.

Benefits

35 Days Holiday

Career Progression

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering, specifically in Building Services.
• Skills in client-facing roles and managing project lifecycles.
• Ability to train and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from cradle-to-grave, focusing on full project life-cycle.
• Act as main client contact for all Mechanical work.
• Train and develop Junior Engineers and Graduates.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Client Relations

Team Development

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

55,000 - 60,000 + Progression to Associate + 35 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working

Cardiff, South Wales

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to join an expanding, locally focused consultancy where you will be responsible for leading projects from cradle-to-grave and have full ownership?

Do you want to work for a business that can progress your career through chartership support and routes to climb all the way to director level?

In this role you will be responsible for the full project life‑cycle. Overseeing tending, design, calculations and hand‑over. This is a senior, client facing position where you will have the chance to make a real impact and be appreciated for your work through promotions. You'll also be developing Junior Engineers and Graduates, and detailed design/modelling will be covered by a separate BIM team.

This company has grown rapidly over the coming years, offering a personal service that larger businesses usually lack. Built off a great reputation, they are currently expanding their mechanical team to meet demand.

This role would suit a Mechanical Engineer from a Building Services background looking for a more senior position that grants project ownership, enabling you to make a real impact in the business.

The Role:

• Working on the full project lifecycle - from tendering to hand‑over
• Client facing - being the main point of contact for all Mechanical work
• Day‑to‑Day focus on calculations, signing off designs
• Training and developing Junior Engineer and Graduates
• Hybrid working - 3 days in a Cardiff based office

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Building Services background

Job Reference: BBBH 22784

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