Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

EQUANS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver innovative solutions in decarbonisation projects. You will lead mechanical designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior team members within a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting professional growth in a sustainable sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Broad range of learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in mechanical building services design.
• Proficiency in design and energy modelling software.
• Experience with public sector decarbonisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs across various project stages.
• Ensure compliance with CIBSE, PAS, and UK Building Regulations.
• Manage designs and support project lifecycle delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Energy Modelling

Project Delivery

Design Management

Sustainable Retrofit

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE

Retrofit Designer Certification

Tools

IES

Energy Pro

PVsol

Job description

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Equans is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in London or Manchester. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality mechanical designs and technical support across decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. This includes the design and optimisation of HVAC systems, heat pumps, and building automation systems, supporting the full project lifecycle from early feasibility through to construction and commissioning.

This position requires technical leadership, design management, and mentoring responsibilities within a multidisciplinary environment. The role supports public and private sector clients in achieving their decarbonisation and net-zero ambitions.

Working closely with the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, this role ensures compliance with industry regulations, fosters innovation, and supports the development of junior engineers within the team.

What will you deliver?

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Develop mechanical designs across RIBA Stages 2 to 4, with ongoing technical support to the project team through Stages 5 to 6.
• Design and integrate low-carbon energy solutions, including heat pumps, district heating, HVAC, BMS and other energy-efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into new and existing buildings.
• Support energy modelling and system performance simulations using IES, Energy Pro, and other tools.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (CIBSE, PAS , MCS, UK Building Regs) and guidelines.
• Participate in the implementation and coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.

Design Management & Team Development

• Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating mechanical, electrical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Participate in technical reviews in support of the tendering-, commercial and project delivery.
• Facilitate collaborative design workshops to enhance interdisciplinary coordination and innovation.
• Ensure best practices in design management, aligning with sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with the design and project teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.
• Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

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
• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and manage the design risk registers.
• Provide input into procurement and supplier selection processes.
• Support planning submissions and due diligence processes for retrofit interventions.

Technical Leadership & Retrofit Strategy

• Effectively communicate technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal teams and external clients in decarbonisation projects such as ReFit, PSDS, Warmer Homes, GHNF, and HNES.
• Manage the development of decarbonisation project planning for public and private sector clients, including local authorities, social housing associations, healthcare, and commercial organisations.
• Conduct technical and financial feasibility assessments for low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, district energy systems, HVAC, BMS, and solar PV, ensuring their viability and suitability.
• Oversee the retrofit design process, ensuring mechanical interventions align with decarbonisation goals and funding criteria, from feasibility to completed design.
• Coordinate with energy, electrical, and project delivery teams to ensure holistic system design.
• Collaborate in design workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Experience:

• 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.
• Minimum of 6 to 10 years experience in mechanical building services design.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE preferred.
• Retrofit Designer Certification is highly desirable, but not essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15, employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90, employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in . Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core valuesAccountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act .

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.