Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Manchester)

Morson Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Manchester. This role involves designing sustainable building systems, collaborating with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and over 4 years of relevant experience. The company offers excellent benefits including annual leave, support towards chartership, and a friendly workplace culture.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Full support towards chartership

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance scheme

24/7 GP access

Employee Assistance Plan

High street discount scheme

Qualifications

• 4 years+ experience in mechanical building services design across any commercial sectors.
• Familiarity with design software or willingness to learn quickly.
• Great communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and clients on sustainable building systems.
• Create detailed designs, calculations, and reports.
• Take ownership of small to medium projects.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

AutoCAD

Revit

IES / TAS

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES / TAS

Job description

Location : M44 6EB, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, UKSenior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Ready to shape the future of sustainable building design? Tired of being over worked with no reward? Want to find that balance to fit in your out of work commitments? Or even looking to progress with a developing consultancy?

If youre an ambitious engineer looking for that next step, now is the perfect time to be talking to us about our current vacancies...

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Sheffield and Manchester. If you're passionate about sustainable design, eager to take on challenges, and excited by the idea of seeing your work come to life in real buildings, this is your chance.

The role :

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and clients to design smart, efficient, and sustainable building systems.
• Create detailed designs, from calculations and specifications to reports and risk assessments with guidance and mentoring from senior colleagues.
• Use the latest design software to bring your ideas to life and analyse how systems perform in the real world.
• Take ownership of small to medium projects, developing your technical, project management, and client-facing skills.
• Deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations and pushes design boundaries.
• Pass on your knowledge to junior engineers.

Your background :

• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or a related field) - desirable
• 4 years+ experience (or strong interest) in mechanical building services design across any commercial sectors - essential
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and IES / TAS (or a willingness to learn quickly!).
• A genuine passion for engineering innovation, sustainability, and teamwork.
• Great communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

(If you're working toward Chartership, We'll support you every step of the way!)

Why Choose us?

• Make an impact : Help shape sustainable, energy-efficient spaces that make a real difference.
• Grow fast : We'll invest in your development with mentoring, training, and real project responsibility from day one.
• Collaborate : Join a supportive team of passionate engineers who love what they do.
• Be part of something bigger : As part of the Morson Group, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and networks across the UK and beyond.

What's in it for you :

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Full support and guidance towards chartership
• Company funded professional memberships
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Life assurance scheme
• 24 / 7 GP Access
• Funded team socials and events
• Mega-projects throughout the UK and internationally
• Employee Assistance Plan
• High street discount scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme
• Mental Health Wellbeing app
• Specsavers discount scheme TPBN1_UKTJ