Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management organisation in Ringway is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to focus on integrating low-carbon technologies in various building projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services design and be proficient in AutoCAD and energy modelling tools. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000, plus benefits such as a company car or allowance, life cover, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Company car / £5,200 car allowance

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainable retrofit and energy efficiency projects.
• Proficiency with design and simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage project lifecycle delivery on time and budget.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Heat pump design and integration

AutoCAD proficiency

Energy modelling

Design management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

IES

Energy Pro

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Manchester

£50,000 - 60,000 (DOE) + Company car / £5,200 car allowance

Hybrid working pattern

Brief

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Manchester who are looking to employ an experienced and well‑rounded Mechanical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in‑depth knowledge of mechanical system designs across all RIBA stages, knowledge of decarbonisation solutions and experience with integration of low‑carbon energy solutions, such as heat pumps, HVAC and heat recovery systems. The successful candidate would need to be competent with the use of AutoCAD and energy modelling software. Previous experience working across full RIBA stages across multidisciplinary project teams would be a plus!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Company car / £5,200 car allowance
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Strong technical grounding in mechanical building services design to integrate low‑carbon energy solutions, such as heat pumps, heat recovery systems, high‑efficiency HVAC, thermal storage, and demand‑led controls for sustainable retrofit in commercial, public‑sector, and mixed‑use buildings.
• Proven experience in heat pump design and integration, including hybrid systems and low‑temperature heating solutions.
• Ability to integrate mechanical systems with electrical infrastructure and low‑carbon technologies for retrofit and new‑build projects.
• Sound understanding of electrical building services to enable effective coordination.
• Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including heating and cooling load calculations, ancillary equipment sizing and selection, ductwork and pipework sizing, schematics, schedules, DSEAR assessments, and technical reports.
• Participating in and contributing to HAZOP and LOPA discussions/meetings.
• Experience with heat networks and utilities, from feasibility to applications and connection design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
• Support energy modelling and system performance simulations using IES, Energy Pro, and other tools.
• Ability to lead mechanical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Ability to check, QA, and sign off mechanical designs in accordance with CIBSE Guides, BS EN standards, UK Building Regulations (Part L, Part F, Part G), and relevant industry codes.

Design Management & Team Development

• Undertake design, coordination, and management, integrating mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
• Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
• Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation, manage the risk registers.

Project and Risk Support

• Manage designs and support end‑to‑end project lifecycle delivery, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct design reviews, ensuring design solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

What experience you need to be the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies, and energy efficiency projects.
• Proficiency in design-, energy modelling- and simulation software such as IES, Energy Pro, PVsol, Termis, NEMO, and Netsim.
• Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in public sector or funding‑driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/ SHDF.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!