Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

People Group Limited; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services consultancy in Essex is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical services on various projects. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, bonus potential, and a clear pathway to progression to Director level. You will manage client relationships, produce technical designs, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working options

Collaborative team culture

Ongoing CPD and chartership support

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services required.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership preferred.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in mechanical design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical services on projects.
• Produce technical designs and manage project deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Client relationship management

Proficiency in Hevacomp, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, IES

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

Tools

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

IES

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Building Services Consultancy | Essex

Up to £80,000 + Bonus | Education, Healthcare & Commercial Projects

Why apply?

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Clear pathway to progression to Director level
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and support for chartership if required

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you\'ll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of mechanical services across multiple live projects. Working alongside other engineers, architects, and stakeholders, you\'ll bring innovative and sustainable solutions to the built environment.

You\'ll be involved from concept to completion, producing technical designs, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Sector Focus

• Education (schools, colleges, universities)
• Healthcare (hospitals, medical centres, care facilities)
• Commercial (offices, mixed-use developments)

Key Responsibilities

• Design of HVAC and mechanical systems in line with project requirements and current regulations
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design calculations
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and other disciplines
• Provide leadership on projects and support junior engineers
• Ensure delivery of projects within budget and timescales

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership with relevant institution (CIBSE, IMechE)
• Minimum 6 years\' experience in mechanical design within building services
• Proficiency with design software (e.g. Hevacomp, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, IES)
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant standards

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