Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Panoramic Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Support with Chartership

Ongoing CPD

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Berkshire is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This role involves leading HVAC and mechanical design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, coupled with significant consultancy experience and strong technical knowledge. Competitive salary offered with hybrid working arrangements and continued professional development support.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a UK building services consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.
• Good working knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and British Standards.
• Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, IES, or similar.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred.
• Confident, professional communicator with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and public health systems.
• Manage projects from feasibility and concept to construction support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Coordinating with electrical engineers, architects, and external consultants.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and attending design and site meetings.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensuring designs comply with current UK regulations, standards, and best practice.

Skills

Mechanical building services systems

UK building regulations knowledge

Client-facing communication

Design software usage

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

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Job title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Employment type: Permanent.

A well‑established and growing building services consultancy based in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in the delivery and leadership of mechanical building services projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients on a varied and technically interesting workload.>

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design on projects from concept through to completion, acting as a technical authority within the business and supporting the development of the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the mechanical design of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and public health systems
• Managing projects through all RIBA stages, from feasibility and concept to construction support
• Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, reports, and detailed designs
• Coordinating with electrical engineers, architects, and external consultants
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and attending design and site meetings
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers
• Ensuring designs comply with current UK regulations, standards, and best practice

About You

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Significant experience within a UK building services consultancy
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems
• Good working knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and British Standards
• Experience using design software such as Hevacomp, IES, or similar
• AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred
• Confident, professional communicator with client‑facing experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear route to Principal / Associate level
• Support with Chartership and ongoing CPD
• Friendly, professional consultancy environment

  Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join a dynamic consultancy where your expertise will shape the future of building services design.

  Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

  Employment type

  Full-time

  Job function

  Consulting

  Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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