Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (MEP)

Stantec; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services (MEP) team in Plymouth, UK. This role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering projects, developing mechanical design solutions, and managing project teams to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, experience in building services design, and proficiency in BIM processes such as Revit. Join a supportive and dynamic team at Stantec, contributing to transformative projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the UK.
• Track record of delivering Mechanical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Developing and mentoring junior engineers and supporting chartership routes.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary engineering projects from start to finish.
• Lead project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme, and budget management.
• Develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services design

Project Management

BIM Processes

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's)

Tools

Revit

IED/Amtech

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team in Plymouth. Our team is lively, supportive, and enjoys working together while delivering exceptional work.

About the Business

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s MEP division! Our engineers are experts in creating high‑performing, sustainable environments. We work across all major sectors, from commercial and residential to heritage and industrial, delivering intelligent design that enhances the built environment and supports our clients’ net‑zero ambitions.

Our Plymouth office offers a dynamic base for delivering transformative projects across the UK and beyond. Highlights include work on large‑scale energy transmission projects, housing complex conversion equipment for new high‑voltage direct current converter stations, refurbishment and new‑build extension of the Civic Centre in Trowbridge, and the Atlantic Village extension in Bideford.

About You

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and helping them achieve their goals. You will lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high‑quality outputs.

You will develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions, manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, and produce required design calculations. You will champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.

Additional Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both Mechanical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting our MEP lead in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.

You Should Have

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor’s, or Master’s).
• A proven background in Building Services design.
• A track record working across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and/or industrial.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IED/Amtech.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We encourage a diverse, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments, please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.