Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Leicester

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicleSche

Eye care support

Team-building allowances

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Leicester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design delivery across a range of projects. You will produce and oversee calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports while ensuring design quality, programme and client expectations are met.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, guide junior engineers, engage with clients and contractors, and contribute to low‑carbon and renewable energy initiatives, standards

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical building services design at senior level.
• Proficiency in Revit, Amtech, Relux/Dialux and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidelines.
• Experience incorporating low-carbon, renewable and energy-efficient solutions.
• Awareness of BREEAM and sustainable design principles.
• Understanding of electrical interfaces to ensure coordinated design.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE or IMechE) or active progression toward it.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients, contractors and partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across projects and ensure quality and programme.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Guide junior engineers; represent the consultancy in meetings.
• Support integration of low-carbon technologies and site inspections.
• Contribute to project strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Senior design background

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/HNC/HND Mechanical or Building Services

Tools

Revit

Amtech

Relux/Dialux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Leicester

You'll be joining a well‑established building services consultancy known for delivering high‑quality, sustainable and energy‑efficient engineering solutions. The Leicester team supports a variety of project types across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments. The business places strong emphasis on technical excellence, collaboration and career development, offering a supportive environment for senior engineers to thrive and influence project outcomes.

Your new role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the lead on mechanical design delivery across a range of projects. You will be responsible for producing and overseeing calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports, while ensuring design quality, programme and client expectations are met.You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, represent the consultancy in meetings, guide junior engineers, and contribute to project strategy and decision‑making. You\'ll also support the integration of low‑carbon and renewable technologies, assist with site inspections, and help maintain high technical standards across the mechanical discipline.

What you\'ll need to succeed

A degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

• A strong background in mechanical building services design at senior level
• Proficiency in relevant design tools including Revit, Amtech, Relux/Dialux and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidelines
• Experience incorporating low‑carbon, renewable and energy‑efficient solutions
• Awareness of BREEAM and sustainable design principles
• Understanding of electrical interfaces to ensure coordinated design
• Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE or IMechE) or active progression toward it
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients, contractors and partners effectively

What you\'ll get in return

A salary between £50,000 and £65,000, depending on experience

• Clear and structured progression opportunities, including support toward Chartership
• A flexible, modern approach to working
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Enhanced sickness and family‑friendly benefits
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting, sustainability‑focused projects
• Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes
• Eye care support, employee assistance programme and team‑building allowances
• Additional incentives such as referral bonuses

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