Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Excellent career progression

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a forward–thinking multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead mechanical engineering delivery across diverse projects, with autonomy and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

The role focuses on sustainable building design, client collaboration and delivering high‑quality drawings and calculations within deadlines. A degree in mechanical/building services engineering and solid experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• HNC/HND in mechanical building services design.
• Chartered status ideal or working towards.
• 3–4 years post-qualification experience in building services design.
• Experience with Revit is desirable.
• Knowledge of British/European Standards and Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of HTMs would be beneficial.
• Professional membership of CIBSE or a relevant body desirable.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Project Leader on selected projects.
• Producing drawings, specifications and design information.
• Developing design calculations and supporting junior engineers.
• Attending client meetings and presenting where required.
• Collaborating across disciplines to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomy

Sustainable design

Time management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in mechanical building services

CIBSE membership desirable

Tools

Revit

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Solihull, Birmingham, Leeds, Huntington, Nottingham or Leicester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

The Company

An established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

The business provides mechanical, electrical and low–carbon engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector projects.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and research–led design, the consultancy works collaboratively with clients to deliver technically challenging solutions that support both project requirements and wider net–zero objectives. With over 240 employees across 12 locations in the UK, Poland and India, the business offers a strong platform for technical development and long–term career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a key role within the team, working with a high degree of autonomy across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for mechanical engineering delivery, lead selected projects and provide guidance to more junior members of the team.

• Acting as Project Leader on selected projects
• Working as part of larger multidisciplinary project teams
• Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of projects from inception through to completion
• Attending client and project meetings and delivering presentations where required
• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and supporting opportunities for repeat business
• Providing technical leadership and helping to maintain high standards of mechanical engineering delivery
• Producing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and design information
• Producing design calculations and supporting junior engineers with their calculations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines
• Contributing to technically challenging projects across a range of sectors
• Supporting the development of more junior members of the team
• Ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Requirements

The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• HNC/HND candidates with suitable mechanical building services design experience will also be considered
• Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status
• A minimum of 3–4 years' post–qualification experience in building services designStrong experience within mechanical building services design
• Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant mechanical design software
• Experience with Revit is desirable
• Knowledge of British and European Standards and relevant Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs would be beneficial
• Professional membership of CIBSE or a relevant professional body is desirable
• Good understanding of sustainable building design and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive approach with a willingness to develop existing and new technical skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate confidently with clients

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Agile working environment
• Excellent career and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Interesting and technically challenging projects
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team building activities
• Opportunities to participate in charitable, client and community initiatives
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward–thinking consultancy where you'll have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of projects.

You’ll work across a diverse project portfolio, develop client relationships, contribute to technically challenging designs and support the development of junior engineers. The role also provides a clear platform for continued professional development and progression towards senior leadership.