Senior Design Engineer in M1, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Real responsibility

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead Building Services design packages across multiple projects, from concept through to completion. You will work with experienced engineers, project teams and clients to deliver technically challenging designs and shape future engineering solutions.

The role focuses on ownership of designs, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation and value engineering while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Building Services designs for commercial constructions.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and practical design skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Building Services design packages across multiple projects.
• Produce and review detailed engineering designs, calculations and specs.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and value engineering.
• Ensure designs meet regulations, standards and client requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Drive practical, commercially viable design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Electrical Building Services

Client communication

Project leadership

Design software

Regulations knowledge

Job description

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

We're working with a well-established and highly regarded Building Services engineering consultancy, as they look to strengthen their growing team with an experienced Senior Design Engineer.

This is an opportunity to join a business that does things differently. Combining technical expertise, innovative thinking and a collaborative approach, the consultancy delivers engineering solutions across a diverse range of complex and exciting construction projects.

If you're an ambitious engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, influencing design decisions and taking ownership of projects, this could be the next step you've been looking for.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering designs from concept through to completion.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, project teams and clients, contributing to technically challenging projects while helping shape the future of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating Building Services design packages across multiple projects.
• Producing and reviewing detailed engineering designs, calculations and technical specifications.
• Working closely with architects, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, value engineering and improved design efficiency.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant regulations, industry standards and client requirements.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
• Taking ownership of technical challenges and driving practical, commercially considered solutions.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Building Services Design Engineers who are ready to take on greater responsibility and make a genuine impact.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong experience in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design.
• A proven track record of delivering designs across commercial construction projects.
• Excellent technical knowledge and a practical understanding of building systems.
• Experience working with relevant design software and industry standards.
• Confidence communicating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills and the ambition to progress.

Why This role?

This isn't simply another design engineering position. It's an opportunity to become part of a business where your technical expertise, ideas and contribution will be valued.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• Exciting Projects: Work on varied and technically challenging developments.
• Career Progression: Develop your career within an established engineering business.
• Real Responsibility: Take ownership of designs and influence key engineering decisions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for engineering.
• Professional Development: Continue developing your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.