Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, where you will lead innovative projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers while shaping sustainable mechanical solutions. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical excellence, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-impact developments, particularly in the expanding data centre sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values leadership and offers a dynamic work environment, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical design engineering in a consultancy role.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical systems for building projects.
• Coordinate with clients and design teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

AutoCAD

REVIT

BREEAM principles

Hevacomp

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in a relevant discipline

ONC in a relevant discipline

Tools

SBEM

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

70,000 - 80,000 + Private Healthcare + Salary Sacrifice Pension + Bonus

Harrow

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a building services background or similar, looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-established company that's been a pioneer in a competitive industry for over 50 years?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a respected, multidisciplinary consultancy at the forefront of building services design. With a strong track record in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and commercial projects, they offer the chance to lead on technically challenging and high-impact developments across the UK. As the firm continues its strategic expansion-particularly into the rapidly growing data centre sector-you'll have a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable mechanical solutions while mentoring junior engineers and shaping project outcomes from concept to completion. It's an ideal time to join a company that values leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence.

You will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, fire suppression systems, air conditioning and other related systems for building projects. You work closely with clients to understand their needs, create detailed technical plans, and coordinate with architects and other engineers to ensure everything fits together smoothly. You will also make sure designs meet regulations, are energy efficient, and support sustainability goals. In addition, you may oversee project teams, check that installations match the plans, and keep up with industry standards and professional development.

This role is ideal for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a building services background or similar, looking to take on a key position within a dynamic and growing company that supports high-profile blue-chip clients across the UK.

THE ROLE

• Prepare plans, specifications, and schedules
• Produce design reports to ensure compliance
• Coordinate with the design team
• Inspect installations and review quality and progress
• Support design and client with operation and maintenance

THE PERSON

• Experienced in AutoCAD, SBEM, REVIT, Hevacomp or similar software
• Experience working with BREEAM principles
• Degree, HNC or ONC in a relevant discipline
• Mechanical Design Engineering experience in a consultant capacity
• Commutable to Harrow
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards it

REFERENCE: BBBH19430A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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