Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist design firm in the UK seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead design activities across various sectors including energy and healthcare. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with industry standards, and produce detailed design documentation. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working options, and a generous holiday scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical

Generous holiday scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' mechanical design experience in consultancy or contractor settings.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and BS Standards.
• Proficient in producing manual and software-based calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for varied infrastructure projects.
• Manage the mechanical design team and support junior engineers.
• Produce designs, specifications, and cost estimates.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Knowledge of CIBSE Guides

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of Revit/BIM standards

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE/IET)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

Overview

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.

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.