Senior Building Services Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Building Services Engineer to lead projects in mechanical/electrical design. Candidates should have extensive design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a strong knowledge of UK standards. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Market-aligned salary with cost-of-living reviews

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare coverage

Pension scheme

Fully funded training

Career pathways and mentoring

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of practical design experience in building services engineering required.
• 3 years of project lead experience is necessary.
• Solid understanding of UK mechanical/electrical design standards required.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve design processes with stakeholders.
• Produce and check engineering schematics and technical details.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Associate Member of CIBSE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Building Services Engineer
Kent

CTJ43
£55,000 – £65,000

The Senior Building Services Engineer will apply strong technical knowledge in mechanical and/or electrical building services to manage and support a multidisciplinary team. The role involves overseeing project deliverables including schematics, drawings, and engineering calculations, ensuring quality and timely completion across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and improve the design process in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Produce and check engineering schematics, elevations, and technical details using AutoCAD and Revit, in line with industry standards and regulations.
• Complete and review engineering calculations to meet project requirements.
• Support project reviews and address issues to ensure adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards and practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients and design team members in meetings and through written correspondence.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Be an Associate Member or member of CIBSE
• Have a minimum 8 years of practical design experience in mechanical/electrical building services engineering OR Minimum 5+ years of practical design experience in residential building services mechanical/electrical engineering, plus 5+ years of site experience in residential building services
• Have at least 3 years of project lead experience
• Have line management experience
• High-level working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Have a solid understanding of UK mechanical/electrical design standards

Benefits:

• Market-aligned salary with regular cost-of-living reviews .
• Annual bonus scheme recognizing both individual and company performance
• Private healthcare coverage included
• Pension scheme, along with referral incentives and company events
• Fully funded training, from one-day CPD sessions to multi-year academic qualifications
• Strong career pathways, with apprenticeships, graduate sponsorships, and mentoring aimed at developing internal leaders-including from apprentice to director
• CPD-aligned career plans, structured around CIBSE accreditation and ongoing professional growth
• Positive workplace culture: high staff engagement-87-93% affirm team spirit, socially responsible initiatives, and overall contribution to success

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Callum on 01792 963078