Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham team. This role involves leading mechanical design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions across various sectors, including healthcare and education, within a supportive, innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Structured career progression

Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits

Buy/sell annual leave options

Wellbeing and assistance programmes

Professional development support

Qualifications

• At least 3–4 years of post-qualification design experience in building services.
• Familiarity with HTMs and healthcare design is beneficial.
• Knowledge of sustainability systems like BREEAM and low carbon tech.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical design on projects from inception to completion.
• Supporting and guiding junior engineers.
• Delivering projects to high standards within timescales.

Skills

Understanding of UK Building Regs and Standards

Client-facing confidence

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, etc.)

Tools

Revit

Amtech

Relux/DIALux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Nottingham - Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36.25 per week (with Hybrid / Flexible working)

An established and forward-thinking building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and sustainability-led projects across a wide range of sectors, in an environment that values autonomy, progression, and innovation.

Company

This multi-disciplinary MEP consultancy is passionate about engineering buildings that are energy-efficient, people-friendly, and future-ready. Operating across the UK and internationally, they bring a collaborative and research-driven approach to mechanical and electrical design, with deep expertise across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and commercial.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key technical and client-facing role within the business. You’ll lead or contribute to a variety of projects, mentoring junior team members and helping raise the overall standard of mechanical engineering delivery. Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading mechanical design on projects from inception to completion
2. Supporting and guiding junior engineers
3. Preparing mechanical specifications, calculations, and drawings
4. Attending client meetings and presenting technical solutions
5. Collaborating with electrical and sustainability teams
6. Delivering projects to high standards within timescales
7. Strengthening client relationships and encouraging repeat business
8. Contributing to technical improvements within the team

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND with solid experience considered)
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, etc.)
• At least 3–4 years of post-qualification design experience in building services
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regs and Standards
• Experience with Revit, Amtech, Relux/DIALux, Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with HTMs and healthcare design (beneficial but not essential)
• Knowledge of sustainability systems (e.g., BREEAM, renewables, low carbon tech)
• Client-facing confidence with strong communication skills
• Proactive mindset and interest in mentoring and technical growth

What’s on Offer

• Flexible, forward-thinking working approach
• Stimulating projects across sectors
• Structured career progression
• Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Wellbeing and assistance programmes
• EV and cycle-to-work schemes
• Professional development support
• Team-building and social activities

Please apply with your CV today.