Senior Mechanical Design Lead, Education Projects Midlands

Theodore Harrison; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Theodore Harrison Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for education projects, primarily across the Midlands. You will work within an established team, coordinating surveys and lifecycle costed designs, and influence tender and framework deliveries.

The role emphasizes client engagement, resource planning, and coaching junior engineers, with a salary between £60,000 and £65,000, plus a performance bonus, private healthcare and a pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical building services design experience in a consultancy.
• Experience delivering condition surveys and lifecycle costed recommendations.
• Knowledge of CIBSE guidance and relevant design standards.
• Confident in presenting and working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and technical delivery on education projects across the Midlands.
• Survey existing buildings and develop designs with costed recommendations.
• Plan resources, contribute to tenders and frameworks, and support junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and new client openings.

Skills

5+ years' mechanical building services

A consultancy background

Condition surveys and lifecycle costs

CIBSE guidance knowledge

Client facing experience

Education

HNC/HND or degree-level engineering qualification

Job description

Theodore Harrison Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for education projects, primarily across the Midlands. You will work within an established team, coordinating surveys and lifecycle costed designs, and influence tender and framework deliveries.

The role emphasizes client engagement, resource planning, and coaching junior engineers, with a salary between £60,000 and £65,000, plus a performance bonus, private healthcare and a pension