Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Skilled Careers; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Main Contractor in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on a freelance basis for a 6-month project in schools. The role involves leading mechanical design solutions, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in education projects and strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems. Competitive daily rate of £400 offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in education or public-sector projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services design standards.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical design solutions for the school's project.
• Coordinate design activities with consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations and project requirements.

Skills

Extensive experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Coordination skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Freelance)

Location: Basingstoke

Contract Type: Freelance

Project: Schools

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading Main Contractor on a freelance basis, working on a school's project based in Basingstoke.

The role will focus on developing, managing, and coordinating mechanical building services design from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering efficient, robust solutions for an education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development of mechanical design solutions for the school's project.
• Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review and approve technical submissions, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations, sustainability standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to the delivery team and resolve design challenges.
• Support the project through to handover, with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, ideally within education or public-sector projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, hot & cold water, and building services design standards.
• Previous experience working for or with a Main Contractor is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and deliver to tight deadlines.

Contract Details

• Freelance
• GBP400 per day.
• 6–month contract with potential for extension.

For more information, please contact Stephen Tiigah.