Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery activities in a specialized team. You will manage projects across various sectors including energy and healthcare, ensuring compliance and best practices. Candidates must be degree-qualified with over 5 years' experience in mechanical design. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + private medical

Generous holiday + buy/sell options

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension scheme

Career development through training

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer.
• 5+ years' mechanical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for varied infrastructure projects.
• Manage the mechanical design team and support junior engineers.
• Deliver concept designs, specifications, and tender documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong knowledge of CIBSE Guides

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Knowledge of healthcare standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or working toward qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Join a specialist design team delivering mechanical and HVAC services across energy, water, healthcare, and complex building environments. You'll lead design and delivery activities, mentor junior staff, and support control integration and client engagement across multiple UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for varied infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practice (including energy controls and sustainability)
• Provide design input from concept through detailed design, including heating/cooling systems, CHP/boilers, flue/ventilation systems, HVAC, and building services
• Manage the mechanical design team and support junior engineers
• Deliver concept designs, specifications, cost estimates, and tender documentation
• Produce manual and software-based calculations; CAD drawing production essential
• Apply RIBA stage/BG6 design frameworks; create design packages in line with NES/NBS
• Carry out site surveys, snagging/condition reports, and on-site project management
• Attend internal/client design meetings; manage technical and on-site queries

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer
• Chartered or working toward (e.g. CIBSE/IET)
• 5+ years' mechanical design experience in consultancy or contractor settings
• Strong knowledge of CIBSE Guides, IEE Regulations, CDM, BS Standards, NES/NBS
• Familiarity with RIBA/BG6 design frameworks and Revit/BIM UK Standards
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Amtech, Microsoft Office, Excel/Word, PDF, PowerPoint
• Desirable: Revit, HTM/HBN healthcare standards, Dialux/Relux, Bluebeam

Benefits

• Competitive salary + private medical (for salaried roles)
• Generous holiday (increasing with service) + buy/sell options
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid annual membership for one recognised professional institution
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Career development via structured training, leadership framework, and apprenticeships
• Agile and flexible working options
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and wellbeing support