Senior Building Services Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Essex is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team. This role involves designing mechanical services for projects in education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus a performance-related bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Clear pathway to progression

Collaborative team culture

Hybrid/flexible working options

Ongoing CPD support

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in mechanical design in building services.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems per project requirements and regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Lead projects and support junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems design

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Technical report preparation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (CIBSE, IMechE)

Tools

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

IES

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04.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Building Services Consultancy | Essex
Up to £80,000 + Bonus | Education, Healthcare & Commercial Projects

We are partnering with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy based in Essex, seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Clear pathway to progression to Director level
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and support for chartership if required

The Role

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and delivery of mechanical services across multiple projects, working with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions from concept to completion. Responsibilities include producing technical designs, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Sector Focus

Education, Healthcare, and Commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems per project requirements and regulations
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and calculations
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients and contractors
• Lead projects and support junior engineers
• Deliver projects within budget and schedule

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (CIBSE, IMechE)
• At least 6 years of experience in mechanical design in building services
• Proficiency with design software (Hevacomp, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, IES)
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards