Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design efforts across diverse projects including commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in design software, and preferably be chartered or working towards it.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Structured career progression

Support for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with CIBSE or IMechE.
• Experience within building services design, ideally across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems from concept through to completion.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys, and attend design meetings.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Sustainable design practices

Technical guidance and support

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career?

A leading building services consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their established and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical and ambitious individual to play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across a wide range of projects within the built environment.

Why Join This Team

• Work on diverse, technically challenging projects spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Gain access to structured career progression pathways and opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Benefit from hybrid working arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Enjoy a culture that encourages continuous learning and supports professional accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems from concept through to completion.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports ensuring all work meets project and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys, and attend design and progress meetings.
• Manage and coordinate junior team members, providing guidance and technical support.
• Contribute to sustainable design practices, integrating energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with CIBSE or IMechE.
• Experience within building services design, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and IES.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking consultancy where your ideas and career can thrive, apply today and take your next step in building services engineering.

Contact Jake Simmons by email (url removed) or by mobile (phone number removed)