Senior Building Services Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Maidstone is recruiting for a Senior Building Services Engineer. This role involves leading high-quality mechanical and electrical design services for various projects while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Support with professional development and chartership

Opportunities for progression

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior building services role.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership.
• Advanced technical knowledge of sustainability standards and UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical and electrical design services.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services

Communication skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Building Services Engineer

Kent

We're delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Building Services Engineer to join a leading, award-winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy recognised for its innovative, sustainable design solutions. In this senior role, you'll lead and deliver high-quality mechanical and electrical design services across a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed‑use projects. You'll work closely with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, creatively, and to the highest technical standards, while providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Support with professional development and chartership
• Opportunities for progression within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture promoting innovation and teamwork

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Significant experience in a senior building services role, leading complex projects from concept to completion
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing design teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Advanced technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, sustainability standards, and UK building regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to produce and review detailed design documentation
• Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with IES or other building performance software
• Strong understanding of low-carbon and net-zero design principles
• Previous consultancy experience within the UK building services sector
• Experience in business development or client relationship management

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact Lany Warnakulasuriya from Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)