Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery activities across varied infrastructure projects. The role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with industry standards while engaging with clients. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in design within consultancy or contracting environments. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer required.
• 5+ years mechanical design experience in consultancy/contractor settings.
• Chartered status or working towards it, e.g., CIBSE/IET.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for varied infrastructure projects.
• Provide design input from concept to detailed design.
• Manage the mechanical design team and support junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Join a specialist design team delivering mechanical and HVAC services across energy, water, healthcare, and complex building environments. You’ll lead design and delivery activities, mentor junior staff, and support control integration and client engagement across multiple UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for varied infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practice (including energy controls and sustainability)

Provide design input from concept through detailed design, including heating / cooling systems, CHP / boilers, flue / ventilation systems, HVAC, and building services

Manage the mechanical design team and support junior engineers

Deliver concept designs, specifications, cost estimates, and tender documentation

Produce manual and software-based calculations; CAD drawing production essential

Apply RIBA stage / BG6 design frameworks; create design packages in line with NES / NBS

Carry out site surveys, snagging / condition reports, and on-site project management

Attend internal / client design meetings; manage technical and on-site queries

Requirements

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer

Chartered or working toward (e.g. CIBSE / IET)

5+ years’ mechanical design experience in consultancy or contractor settings