Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Calibre; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in York is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This role focuses on building services design, particularly for rail-related projects in the UK and Europe. The position offers flexible working, 26 days of holiday, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and social impact initiatives.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 10 additional days

8% employer pension contribution

BUPA private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in building services design; chartered status is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Join the building services design team in York.
• Work on rail-related schemes in the UK and Europe.
• Engage in sustainability-focused initiatives.

Skills

Building services design

Mechanical design

BIM environment

Chartered status

Job description

Overview

There are not many Senior Mechanical Design Engineer roles like this one, especially in York. You will need a building services design background for this post; it isn’t for you if you are an expert in a different field. The role offers truly flexible working and a focus on sustainability and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Join the building services design team in York as a Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, specialising in building services.
• Work mainly on rail-related schemes, not only in the UK but also in projects delivered from York for Dubai and Europe, contributing to large-scale rail projects from your home office or workspace.
• Operate across all aspects of mechanical building services design and work within a BIM environment beyond Revit, in a collaborative, cutting-edge setup.
• Engage with partners professionally while maintaining a relaxed culture; contribute to sustainability-focused initiatives and building physics discussions as relevant.
• Pursue Chartered status as a benefit; receive support to achieve it, or have your on-the-job experience valued if chartership is not your current goal.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in building services design; chartered status is beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits & Culture

• Extremely flexible working terms with locations that fit you, not fixed offices.
• 26 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days per year.
• 8% employer pension contribution (with a 4% employee contribution), enhanced sick pay, Group Income Protection, and life insurance.
• BUPA private medical insurance and a wellbeing programme including health checks, wellness champions, social events, and fitness challenges.
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact projects that focus on sustainability and community benefits.

They deliver social impact. Their projects are often classed as infrastructure, with a focus on sustainability, minimising environmental impact and helping communities work better while connecting more effectively with the wider area.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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