Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide technical expertise for diverse projects. The role involves collaboration with project teams, leading junior engineers, and ensuring quality delivery of design outputs. Candidates should have mechanical design experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to professional growth. Excellent opportunity within a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and project delivery within various sectors.
• Ability to produce technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to deliver designs on time.
• Lead and support junior engineers in technical aspects.
• Oversee quality assurance processes in design production.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer Summary: 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.

Key responsibilities include collaborating effectively with internal and external project stakeholders, adhering to quality assurance processes, and supporting project timescales and resource planning. The role involves leading by example, providing guidance and support to junior engineers, and driving the development of design aspects to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.

Technical duties encompass carrying out design calculations, producing drawings, reports, and specifications that clearly communicate system requirements, and utilising digital delivery resources to maintain quality and meet deadlines. The role encourages continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the team to enhance technical expertise and project delivery standards.

Projects typically span RIBA stages 0 to 6, covering planning, performance and tender packs, detailed and technical design, construction support, inspection and snagging, and handover phases.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding business sector.

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

For more information please contact Tom Glover at Morson Talent