Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tate Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Health cash plan

Long service awards

Life assurance

Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell,

carry-over options

Annual season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Employee referral incentives

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Tate Recruitment is partnering with a respected multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will lead mechanical building services projects from concept through completion, delivering compliant, high-quality designs across all RIBA stages while mentoring junior staff.

Based from any of our London-area offices (Sidcup, Blackfriars, Stevenage, Oxford or Birmingham) with hybrid working, you will develop robust technical solutions, coordinate BIM models, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• 6–8 years' experience in Building Services Consultancy.
• 3+ years in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, building services and sustainability.
• Experience delivering projects through all RIBA stages.
• Proficient in BIM environments and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of mechanical designs across all RIBA stages.
• Produce technical drawings, BIM models, specifications and reports.
• Perform design calculations and feasibility studies.
• Mentor graduates, engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry standards.
• Support client relationships and project delivery within budget and timescales.

Skills

Lead Mechanical Design

Project Leadership

BIM coordination

Client liaison

Staff mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM software

HVAC design software

Job description

Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm

I am delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the built environment sector. The business has experienced significant growth and continues to deliver a diverse range of projects across both public and private sectors. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative culture and ambitious plans for continued growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to play a leading role within a growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery and support the development of junior team members.

You will act as the lead mechanical engineer on a range of projects, delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs from concept through to completion whilst ensuring compliance, quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Mechanical Engineer on a variety of building services projects.
• Lead and manage the delivery of mechanical engineering designs across all RIBA work stages.
• Undertake and review surveys of existing mechanical services installations.
• Produce and coordinate:
• Technical drawings and BIM models
• Specifications
• Technical reports
• Feasibility studies
• Tender assessments and recommendations
• Prepare and review mechanical design calculations using recognised industry software.
• Carry out building performance, energy and sustainability assessments.
• Review and provide technical guidance on work completed by engineers and technicians.
• Ensure designs comply with British Standards, Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry best practice.
• Deliver projects to agreed client requirements, timescales and budgets.
• Support commissioning activities, witnessing, snagging and defect inspections.
• Contribute to technical reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and support Graduate, Intermediate and Senior Engineers.
• Support recruitment, staff development and performance review activities.
• Promote a collaborative team culture and continuous professional development.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• A minimum of 6-8 years' experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• At least 3 years' experience operating in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or similar position.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, public health and sustainable building systems.
• Experience delivering projects through all RIBA stages.
• Experience using relevant design and BIM software packages.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards.
• Experience working within BIM environments and ISO 19650 workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management capabilities.
• The ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.

What's on Offer?

• Performance-related incentive scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Health cash plan
• Long service awards
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy where you'll have the chance to lead exciting projects, influence technical delivery and play a key role in developing the next generation of engineers, all while benefiting from a flexible and supportive working environment.