Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Konker Recruitment; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Essex seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design projects in building services. The ideal candidate has proven experience in consultancy and a strong understanding of HVAC systems. This role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP80,000, a generous bonus structure, and opportunities for professional development, including potential progression to Head of Department.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous bonus structure

Chartership support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience within consultancy environments.
• Strong understanding of building services mechanical systems.
• Willingness to achieve Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for building services projects.
• Develop specifications and ensure designs meet requirements.
• Manage coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Understanding of HVAC systems

Leadership and mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Building Services

Up to GBP80,000 DOE + generous bonus structure (potential flexibility on salary depending on individual and experience) + car allowance + hybrid structure + chartership status + great company benefits

Essex

This is an opportunity to work for a rapidly growing consultancy that has expanded to nearly 50 employees in just six years. They have built a strong presence across the UK by winning a significant number of high profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who is eager to build and lead a growing mechanical team, with clear progression potential to become Head of Department for your division.

The organisation is known for its supportive culture and genuinely values its staff, offering a highly competitive salary and a generous bonus scheme that rewards hard work and commitment. You ll be joining at a pivotal time, contributing to a team that delivers technically challenging and impactful projects while enjoying a positive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

This role will allow you to lead on mechanical design across a diverse portfolio including new builds, refurbishments, and mechanical system upgrades. You will have the autonomy to shape the mechanical engineering capability and work closely with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery from concept to completion.

Overview:

• Lead mechanical design for building services projects, focusing on HVAC, water, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Develop detailed specifications, technical drawings, and ensure all designs meet statutory and client requirements.
• Manage coordination with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Oversee junior engineers, mentoring and developing talent as the mechanical team expands.

Experience:

• Proven mechanical design experience within consultancy environments (ie residential, commercial, healthcare, education) .
• Strong understanding of building services mechanical systems and sector–specific requirements.
• Be keen to obtain Chartered status if not already achieved

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