Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

FS Recruitment Services; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Generous annual leave

CPD and professional qualifications 지원

Employer-matched pension contributions

Paid subscriptions

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance (4x salary

Long-service rewards

Wider employee benefits package

Access to technical expertise

Job summary

FS Recruitment Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in building services design across residential, commercial, heritage and healthcare sectors. You will lead mechanical building services projects, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with clients to deliver robust, energy-efficient solutions.

Based in a London-focused role with hybrid and flexible working, you’ll apply UK regulations, develop feasibility studies, support tenders, and drive

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing mechanical systems for buildings.
• Experience leading projects and guiding engineers.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical designs that meet project requirements and UK standards.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and coordinating with clients and engineers.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring colleagues.
• Monitoring progress, budgets and risks and resolving issues.
• Supporting tenders and client presentations to win work.
• Incorporating sustainability and energy efficiency into designs.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Client communication

Project leadership

UK regulations understanding

Sustainability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Hybrid & flexible working Technical leadership Varied project portfolio

Ready to take greater ownership of your projects and put your technical expertise at the centre of building design?

FS Recruitment Services is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an established consultancy working across residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare and high-rise developments.

This opportunity suits an experienced mechanical building services engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, guiding other engineers and building strong client relationships.

You ll join a collaborative team with support for professional development, exposure to varied projects and the opportunity to influence sustainable, energy-efficient design.

The opportunity

You ll lead the design and development of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, public health/plumbing and fire protection, taking responsibility for technical quality and supporting projects through design, installation and commissioning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical designs that meet project requirements, UK regulations and quality standards.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and working with clients, engineers and other stakeholders to establish practical design solutions.
• Providing technical guidance and supporting the development of engineering colleagues.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets and risks, resolving issues as they arise.
• Contributing to tenders and client presentations, helping secure new work and strengthen existing relationships.
• Incorporating sustainability, energy efficiency and relevant technical developments into your designs.

What you ll bring

You ll have a proven track record in mechanical building services engineering, with the technical confidence to lead projects and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

We re looking for:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience designing mechanical systems for buildings, including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection.
• Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit and IES.
• A sound understanding of UK building regulations, relevant codes and sustainability standards.The ability to manage competing project priorities and solve technical problems.
• Clear communication skills and experience providing technical leadership.

Experience delivering projects in London would be an advantage.

What s on offer

• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave.
• Ongoing CPD, training and support towards professional qualifications, including qualification achievement rewards.
• Employer-matched pension contributions.
• Paid annual professional subscriptions, where applicable.
• Discretionary bonus linked to company and individual performance.
• Life assurance worth four times your annual salary.
• Long-service rewards and access to a wider employee benefits package.
• Access to shared technical expertise and career development opportunities within a wider specialist group.