Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. In this hybrid role, you'll lead mechanical design projects across various sectors including healthcare and education. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability. This position offers real career progression and the opportunity to make an impact in shaping sustainable environments.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Supportive culture

Career development

Sustainability focus

Variety & stability

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK building regs and industry standards.
• Proven experience delivering building services projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for projects across various sectors.
• Produce detailed designs and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Coordination

Problem-Solving

Passion for Sustainability

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Hevacomp

IES

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

About the Role

Ready to design buildings that actually work and not just look good on paper? We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who thrives on problem–solving, loves collaborating, and maybe even gets a little excited about a well–balanced HVAC system (we get it).

This is your chance to join a forward–thinking, multi–disciplinary engineering consultancy that's shaping sustainable, people–centred environments across education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors. You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, working closely with architects, clients, and fellow engineers to make ideas come to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the mechanical design on diverse projects from schools and hospitals to commercial developments.
• Producing detailed designs, calculations, and specifications (using the usual tools like Revit, Hevacomp, IES, and AutoCAD).
• Guiding and mentoring junior engineers (you remember what it's like to be in their shoes).
• Liaising directly with clients and design teams yes, you'll actually talk to humans.
• Getting involved in sustainability initiatives, low–carbon design, and innovative building solutions.
• Enjoying the odd site visit (hi–vis optional, enthusiasm mandatory).

What You'll Bring to the Table

• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards it).
• A solid understanding of UK building regs, CIBSE guidelines, and industry standards.
• Proven experience delivering building services projects from concept to completion.
• Strong communication and coordination skills you can talk tech and people.
• A genuine passion for engineering, sustainability, and good coffee.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility work how and where you work best.
• Supportive culture small enough to care, big enough to make an impact.
• Career development real progression routes and mentorship.
• Sustainability focus help shape a greener future with every project.
• Variety & stability a secure pipeline of exciting work (so you can plan that holiday).

About the Consultancy

A multi–disciplinary, employee–focused engineering consultancy with offices across the UK. They believe in engineering with purpose designing environments where people thrive. Their teams are collaborative, curious, and passionate about what they do (and partial to a good Friday quiz, too).