Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Eden Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their London office. This role involves managing clients and overseeing projects from feasibility to construction, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budget. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering within the UK building services sector and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. They are particularly interested in candidates working towards chartered status.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering, ideally in UK building services consultancy work.
• Working towards chartered status with a professional body (CIBSE or IMechE) preferred.
• Solid understanding of related disciplines (electrical, public health, sustainability).

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across all stages: feasibility, design, through to construction and handover.
• Maintain and nurture client relationships and identify new client opportunities.
• Manage tenders and ensure projects meet expectations and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical design oversight

Knowledge of UK building services

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Intermediate/ Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services – London

An established independent engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its London office. This role involves managing major clients and projects across several specialist sectors.

Role Overview

You’ll oversee projects from early feasibility through to construction, ensuring they align with client briefs, budgets, standards and expected profitability. Key responsibilities include maintaining and expanding client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, tendering, and coordinating with both internal teams and external stakeholders (architects, suppliers, contractors, etc.).

What You’ll Do

• Lead project delivery across all stages: feasibility, design, through to construction and handover.
• Maintain and nurture client relationships and identify business growth / new client opportunities.
• Manage tenders, proposals and ensure projects are profitable and meet client expectations.
• Oversee technical design, site inspections, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with cross–functional teams (internal and external) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, regulations, and codes of practice.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering, ideally in UK building services consultancy work.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Someone working towards (or who has) chartered status with a professional body (e.g. CIBSE or IMechE) preferred.
• Solid understanding of related disciplines (electrical, public health, sustainability).
• Knowledge of current health, safety, and environmental policy.
• Proven ability to manage projects, clients, technical design, and collaborate with multi–disciplinary te

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.