Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

RPS Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Birmingham. The successful candidate will engage in detailed design, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participate in diverse projects across sectors. This role offers significant career progression and development opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous learning with accredited training

Personal development plans

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience aligned to IMechE or CIBSE standards.
• Proven experience in designing mechanical systems, including ventilation and heating.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant software essential.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on various projects.
• Collaboration with design team to ensure compliance with standards.
• Inspecting and reporting on mechanical building services.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Design

AutoCAD

HVAC Controls

Building Regulations Part L

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Building Services software

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services), Birmingham

Client: RPS Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6e40cabd0abf

Job Views: 153

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

RPS is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join our team in Birmingham.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept through detailed drawings, supported by expertise across industries and disciplines. We help clients harmonise design drivers through engineering, architecture, and development services.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression as a Senior Mechanical Engineer within a reputable team with expertise across the built environment sectors.

• Carrying out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment projects
• Assisting senior staff in feasibility studies, concept, and scheme design stages
• Attending design team meetings
• Inspecting and reporting on mechanical building services systems
• Undertaking mechanical design work including surveys, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborating with other design team members to ensure compliance with legislative and safety standards
• Using Building Services software for calculations
• Producing and reviewing CAD drawings
• Selecting and specifying products and equipment for mechanical services
• Participating in project meetings, value engineering, and risk workshops

Who we’re looking for: Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with experience aligned to IMechE or CIBSE standards. Proven experience in designing mechanical systems from concept to detailed design, including ventilation, chilled water, cooling, water systems, heating, drainage, HVAC controls, and proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant software is essential. Understanding of Building Regulations Part L is required.

What’s in it for you? We support continuous learning with accredited training, personal development plans, and career pathways. We value diversity and offer flexible working arrangements. Join us for a dynamic career with opportunities for growth and impact.

What happens next? Interested? Apply, and we will consider all applications within three working days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

RPS, now part of Tetra Tech, offers global opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a respectful and innovative workplace.