Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in delivering technical solutions across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, and commercial projects. You will collaborate closely with project teams, ensure quality assurance, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in building services design principles.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design and technical expertise required.
• Proficient in design calculations and technical input.
• Ability to produce clear drawings, reports, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders and adhere to QA processes.
• Support project timescales and lead junior engineers.
• Drive design development for efficient outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical design and technical expertise

Design calculations and technical input

Production of drawings, reports, and specifications

Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes

Project delivery and resource planning

Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Knowledge of building services design principles

Digital delivery and BIM utilisation

Continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide mechanical design and technical expertise to support project delivery across a variety of sectors including education (new build schools for the DfE), colleges, universities, high-rise residential, large-scale commercial projects, stadia, and healthcare. Working closely with the Project Team, Project Leader, and wider Design Team, the role ensures consistent production of technically sound and well-considered design solutions. The successful candidate will represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm, maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders while adhering to quality assurance processes.
• Support project timescales and resource planning; lead by example and provide guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Drive the development of design aspects to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.
• Carry out design calculations, produce drawings, reports, and specifications that clearly communicate system requirements.
• Utilise digital delivery resources to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
• Encourage continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the team to enhance technical expertise and project delivery standards.
• Contribute across projects that span RIBA stages 0 to 6, including planning, performance and tender packs, detailed and technical design, construction support, inspection and snagging, and handover phases.

Qualifications and Skills

• Mechanical design and technical expertise
• Design calculations and technical input
• Production of drawings, reports, and specifications
• Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes
• Project delivery and resource planning
• Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of building services design principles
• Digital delivery and BIM utilisation
• Continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

Contact

For more information please contact Tom Glover at Morson Talent