Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Private healthcare

Membership fees paid

Training and development

Career progression

Modern office

Challenging projects

Salary 50,000-65,000 DOE

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of building services across a diverse project portfolio in Huntingdon. You will drive concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and consultants.

The role blends technical leadership with hands-on delivery in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in building services, strong knowledge of UK regulations and CIBSE standards, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Building Services consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services design.
• Proficiency with Hevacomp, IES VE, AutoCAD and Revit desirable.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to construction.
• Deliver projects across RIBA stages with technical excellence.
• Design and specify heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water services.
• Produce calculations, specs, reports, and schedules.
• Mentor graduate engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and client liaison.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Client-facing

Team leadership

BREEAM/NABERS knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

IES VE

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and growing Building Services consultancy based in Huntingdon. The role offers the chance to lead the mechanical design and delivery of a diverse range of projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and public sector developments. You will play a key role within the mechanical design team, taking responsibility for project delivery, client liaison, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the production of high-quality, innovative engineering solutions. This position would suit an experienced engineer seeking greater project responsibility and a clear pathway towards Principal and Associate-level progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services systems from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
• Deliver projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring technical excellence and commercial awareness.
• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including: heating systems; ventilation systems; air conditioning systems; domestic water services; above-ground drainage; renewable and low-carbon technologies.
• Produce design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and schedules.
• Undertake site surveys, condition reports, and feasibility studies.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, BIM technicians, architects, and external consultants.
• Attend client, design team, and site meetings.
• Review project drawings and technical submissions.
• Support and mentor Graduate and Intermediate Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Essential Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a Building Services consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services design.
• Proficiency in industry software, including: Hevacomp IES VE AutoCAD Revit (desirable).
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Desirable Working towards Chartered Engineer status or already Chartered (CEng, MCIBSE or equivalent).
• Experience with low-carbon and sustainable building design.
• Knowledge of BREEAM, NABERS, and net-zero carbon design principles.
• Experience managing junior team members and overseeing project delivery.
• Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and coordinated design environments.

What We're Looking for

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially aware Mechanical Design Engineer who can confidently manage projects and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. You will have a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working policy.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing training and development support.
• Clear career progression framework.
• Modern office environment.
• Opportunity to work on a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Salary 50,000 - 65,000 DOE Reporting To Associate Director / Technical Director

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy in Huntingdon, working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team on a broad range of prestigious projects throughout the UK.