Senior Design Mechanical Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Volunteer leave

Cycle-to-work

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Birmingham seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design for large-scale building services. You will mentor engineers, review outputs, and ensure compliance with project requirements. Initially in the Birmingham office with a future hybrid model.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership with client-facing communication. Chartered status is desirable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in building services mechanical design.
• Experience on large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency with IES modelling and building performance concepts.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Mechanical Engineering degree; Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for large-scale building services projects.
• Provide technical guidance through project lifecycle.
• Oversee IES modelling outputs and review results.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Manage a small team to meet project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

IES modelling

Client liaison

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (desired)

Tools

IES

Job description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

£60,000 - £80,000 | Flexible working arrangements | Great Benefits & Career Progression

Overview

Are you a mission-driven professional with a passion for delivering innovative and sustainable building services solutions? We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy based in Birmingham. With a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, we deliver cutting‑edge building services design across a diverse portfolio of large and complex projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our consultancy while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary in the range of £60,000-£80,000, commensurate with experience and the value you bring.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid work model after the initial integration period.
• A company pension scheme to support your future.
• A generous annual leave package, including additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Ongoing support for professional development and qualifications.
• A clear and structured career progression pathway.
• Life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Access to an employee wellbeing support programme.
• Opportunities to give back to the community through paid volunteering leave.
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative mechanical design solutions.
• Reviewing and approving design outputs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Providing mentorship and technical support to junior engineers.
• Attending client and project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Overseeing project timelines and deliverables, ensuring they are met efficiently.
• Working from our Birmingham office initially, with the flexibility to transition to a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) once established.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design process for a variety of large-scale and complex building services projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to completion.
• Oversee and review IES modelling outputs, ensuring high-quality results (hands-on modelling not required).
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Manage and lead a small team of engineers, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and to the highest standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and environmental engineers, to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure project requirements are understood and achieved.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure innovative and compliant designs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in building services mechanical design.
• Proven experience working on large-scale and complex projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a small team.
• Proficiency in overseeing IES modelling outputs, with a solid understanding of building performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is highly desirable.

If you are a driven and experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the building services industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our clients growing team and contribute to delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-quality design solutions that shape the built environment.