Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Generous annual leave (buy/sell)

Enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Team building activities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Birmingham to deliver mechanical building services projects across healthcare, education and commercial sectors. You will lead design delivery, produce drawings and calculations, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 3–4 years of post-qualification experience, and proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering is required.
• 3–4 years post-qualification experience in building services design.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and building regulations.
• Proficiency with Revit and other design software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from inception to completion.
• Produce drawings, specifications and design calculations.
• Support junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Attend client meetings and present project progress.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure work meets timescales and quality standards.

Skills

Autonomous work

Project management

Leadership

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND (mechanical building services)

Chartered status (desirable)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

This role is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Birmingham, with a salary between £48,000 and £55,000 per annum on a full-time, permanent contract. You will join an established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon engineering solutions across healthcare, education, residential, and commercial sectors. Key responsibilities include leading design projects, producing detailed specifications, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The position requires proficiency in relevant design software, strong project management skills, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Applicants should hold a relevant engineering qualification and have substantial experience in mechanical building services design.

The Company

An established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team. The business provides mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector projects. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and research-led design, the consultancy works collaboratively with clients to deliver technically challenging solutions that support both project requirements and wider net-zero objectives. With over 240 employees across 12 locations in the UK, Poland and India, the business offers a strong platform for technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a key role within the team, working with a high degree of autonomy across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for mechanical engineering delivery, lead selected projects and provide guidance to more junior members of the team. The role will include:

• Acting as Project Leader on selected projects
• Working as part of larger multidisciplinary project teams
• Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of projects from inception through to completion
• Attending client and project meetings and delivering presentations where required
• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and supporting opportunities for repeat business
• Providing technical leadership and helping to maintain high standards of mechanical engineering delivery
• Producing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and design information
• Producing design calculations and supporting junior engineers with their calculations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines
• Contributing to technically challenging projects across a range of sectors
• Supporting the development of more junior members of the team
• Ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Requirements

The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• HNC/HND candidates with suitable mechanical building services design experience will also be considered
• Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status
• A minimum of 3-4 years' post-qualification experience in building services design
• Strong experience within mechanical building services design
• Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant mechanical design software
• Experience with Revit is desirable
• Knowledge of British and European Standards and relevant Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs would be beneficial
• Professional membership of CIBSE or a relevant professional body is desirable
• Good understanding of sustainable building design and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive approach with a willingness to develop existing and new technical skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate confidently with clients

What\'s on Offer

Competitive salary

• Agile working environment
• Excellent career and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Interesting and technically challenging projects
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team building activities
• Opportunities to participate in charitable, client and community initiatives
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you\'ll have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of projects. You\'ll work across a diverse project portfolio, develop client relationships, contribute to technically challenging designs and support the development of junior engineers. The role also provides a clear platform for continued professional development and progression towards senior leadership. If you\'re interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment - [e-mail]

Keywords

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