Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Epsom, UK is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to take on a senior role. You will lead the design and development of sustainable mechanical systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong design experience. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong track record in mechanical building services design.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Excellent understanding of core mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical and public health systems.
• Carry out root cause analysis to troubleshoot system issues.
• Produce and interpret detailed schematics and technical drawings.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IESVE

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a senior role where your expertise, leadership, and creativity will truly make an impact?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking building services consultancy, where you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering innovative, sustainable mechanical systems across a diverse portfolio of projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and development of mechanical and public health systems, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.
• Carry out root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Use Revit and IES software for modelling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Produce, review, and interpret detailed schematics and technical drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering knowledge-sharing and best practice across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s desirable).
• Strong track record in mechanical building services design, demonstrated by successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with practical experience in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience using IESVE for thermal modelling and analysis.
• Excellent understanding of core mechanical principles, including materials science and thermodynamics.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with proven ability in root cause analysis.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and lead effectively.

Why Join Them?

You’ll be part of an independent consultancy with national reach, trusted for its technical expertise, collaborative approach, and ability to deliver on even the most challenging of projects. They are committed to sustainable design and innovation, working across a wide variety of sectors within the built environment.

As an employee-owned business, they value the people who make them successful. Many of their team members have been with them long-term, and they invest heavily in professional development, offering pathways to Chartership and supporting lifelong learning. You’ll join a culture that thrives on teamwork, of thought, and shared success.

The Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging, and rewarding projects.
• Genuine scope for progression and leadership.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team culture.

If you’re a passionate Mechanical Engineer with strong design expertise and the drive to take on senior responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Mechanical Engineering career.