Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Aztrum; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of complex mechanical systems. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, producing technical drawings, and coordinating with clients and teams. Candidates should have a strong background in building services, proficiency in relevant tools like AutoCAD and Revit, and leadership qualities. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits including private health insurance and career development support.

Benefits

Career Development

Private Health Insurance

Competitive Employer Pension Contributions

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Sick Pay

Performance-Based Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building services and utility infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and mechanical design calculations.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings, engineering documents, and specifications.
• Coordinate closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical design calculations

IESVE

EDSL-TAS

AutoCAD

Revit

NBS

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IESVE

EDSL-TAS

NBS

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

My client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a lead role in the development, coordination, and delivery of complex mechanical systems from initial concept through to final commissioning. This position offers the opportunity to influence major projects, guide junior engineers, and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and detailed mechanical design calculations.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings, engineering documents, and performance specifications.
• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Participate in construction activities, including site inspections, supervision, and commissioning oversight.
• Deliver efficient, reliable, and sustainable engineering solutions aligned with project requirements and industry standards.

What we’re looking for

• A solid understanding of building services and utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency with tools such as IESVE, EDSL-TAS, AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS.
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations, standards, and industry guidance.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to mentor junior colleagues and support team growth.
• Strong experience from a consultancy or contractor background and contributed to medium and large-scale commercial or industrial projects.

Benefits

• Career Development: Support towards professional registration, ongoing training, and opportunities for additional qualifications.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive Employer Pension Contributions.
• Critical Illness Salary Protection.
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential support for personal or professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Scheme: Savings on retail, travel, leisure, and more.
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Performance-Based Bonus Scheme (subject to personal and company performance).

Workplace Perks

• Team events.
• Complimentary refreshments.
• Inclusive environment.

Interested?

Apply today or reach out to Katie at Aztrum for a private and confidential conversation.