Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Robinson Brown Search Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead innovative projects in a flexible environment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and at least 3-4 years of design experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 with opportunities for career progression and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of post-qualification design experience in building services.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regs and British/European Standards.
• Experience with sustainability-led systems like BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare mechanical specifications, calculations, and drawings.
• Attending client meetings and presenting technical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Project delivery within timescales

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Amtech

Relux/DIALux

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (Nottingham)

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.

Overview

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 exciting projects large and small while mentoring junior team members and helping raise the overall standard of mechanical engineering delivery.

• Leading mechanical design on selected projects from inception to completion
• Supporting and guiding junior engineers within the team
• Preparing mechanical specifications, calculations, and coordinated drawings
• Attending key client meetings and presenting technical solutions
• Collaborating with electrical and sustainability teams
• Delivering projects to high technical standards and within agreed timescales
• Helping strengthen client relationships and encouraging repeat business
• Contributing to continuous technical improvement within the team

What You\'ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND with solid experience also 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, British/European Standards
• Experience with tools such as Revit, Amtech, Relux/DIALux, Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with HTMs and healthcare design (beneficial but not essential)
• Working knowledge of sustainability-led systems (e.g. BREEAM, renewables, low carbon tech)
• Confidence in a client-facing setting, with strong written and verbal communication
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in mentoring others and growing technically

What\'s on Offer

• A flexible, forward-thinking approach to working
• Technically stimulating projects across varied sectors
• Structured career progression within a growing team
• Competitive salary, £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on your experience)
• Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Hybrid working + Flexible hours
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• EV and cycle to work schemes
• Professional development support
• Regular team-building and social activities

Please apply with your CV today