Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Career Makers Inc.; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Private health insurance after 12 mois

Annual bonus

Training provided

On-site parking

EV charging

Kitchen facilities

Job summary

Careermakers are recruiting an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a building services engineering business in Liverpool. The role combines hands-on mechanical design with technical coordination through project delivery, liaising with clients, architects and other stakeholders.

You will work across design development to site implementation, using CAD and Revit, and contribute to sustainable design and project handovers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or a relevant field.
• Building Services qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent.
• Experience in the building services industry.
• CAD and Revit experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in weekly meetings with in-house teams and clients.
• Collaborate with clients and sub-suppliers to support project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and oversee technical documentation.
• Support site processes to ensure designs are implemented.
• Specify and procure project materials.
• Undertake project planning.
• Design mechanical services, HVAC and public health installations.
• Coordinate drawings and CAD/Revit outputs.
• Support estimating, cost control and submissions.
• Prepare project reports and design studies.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Degree in Building Services or relevant field

HNC/HND level or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Careermakers are recruiting an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a building services engineering business in Liverpool. The role covers mechanical services design and technical support through project delivery, with responsibility for design coordination, technical documentation and stakeholder liaison.

The Package:

• Competitive salary, dependent on level of experience and capabilities
• Company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Private health insurance through Aviva, generally available after 12 months of employment.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Necessary training provided to support you in the role.
• On–site parking, EV charging and a fully equipped kitchen.

The Role

This position combines hands–on mechanical building services design with technical coordination throughout project delivery. You will work with internal teams, clients, sub–suppliers, architects and other stakeholders, supporting projects from design development through site implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in weekly meetings with both in–house teams and clients.
• Collaborate closely with clients and sub–suppliers to support smooth project delivery alongside the Project Manager.
• Participate in design reviews and oversee technical documentation.
• Support site processes to help ensure project designs are accurately implemented.
• Specify and procure project materials in line with engineering standards.
• Undertake project planning.
• Design mechanical services, HVAC and public health installations.
• Compile specifications for mechanical services and installations.
• Ensure coordination between specifications and drawings, including drawing production using CAD and Revit.
• Support estimating, cost control and technical submissions.
• Compile project reports and conceptual design studies.
• Liaise with architects, clients and other stakeholders to coordinate mechanical requirements with other disciplines.
• Support thermal and energy modelling when up to speed; existing experience is preferred.
• Contribute to sustainable design, management and lead design activities.
• Participate in project handover meetings with the sales team, provide input for sales quotes and resolve build queries for workshop and site projects.
• Share best practice across projects to support continuous improvement.

Essential Experience / Requirements

• Degree in Building Services or a relevant field preferred
• Building Services qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent
• Tangible experience of working within the building services industry.
• Strong understanding of building services regulations and guidance.
• CAD and Revit experience.

Desirable / Preferred

• Professional Registration preferred.
• Existing thermal and energy modelling experience preferred.

Working Arrangements

The preference is for the role to be fully office–based in Liverpool. Some flexibility for hybrid working could be considered, where required.