Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Dental insurance

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Chartered Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an international multidisciplinary consultancy on a hybrid basis from central London offices. You will work on education, healthcare, commercial and mission-critical projects.

You will lead mechanical building services design, develop strategies, perform energy analyses, and coordinate with disciplines while mentoring junior engineers to ensure timely delivery and high quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution.
• Experience in the building services industry.
• Lead projects from concept through to delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; UK regs knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems.
• Develop mechanical design strategies, concepts, and detailed solutions.
• Undertake and oversee thermal, comfort, and energy analyses.
• Prepare and manage models, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, architects, clients and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and technical approvals.
• Support sustainability and low-carbon design approaches.

Skills

Delivery mindset

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Chartered Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Chartered Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established, International Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The selected candidate will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our client's central London offices. You will work on technically challenging and high-profile Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mission Critical projects.

• Flexible working environment
• Private medical and dental insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems
• Develop mechanical design strategies, concepts, and detailed solutions
• Undertake and oversee thermal, comfort, and energy analysis of buildings and spaces
• Prepare and manage models, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, architects, clients, and external stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and technical approvals
• Support sustainability and low-carbon design approaches across projects

Key Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE)
• Previous experience in the building services industry
• Proven experience leading projects through concept, detailed design, and delivery stages
• Strong experience working on Residential, Education and or Commercial projects
• Demonstrable experience working within multidisciplinary design teams
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit Software is essential
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and design standards
• Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-focused mindset