Senior Mechanical Engineer

RGB; Beeston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our building services team on a permanent basis. The role involves leading mechanical design across healthcare, education, residential, commercial and public sector schemes, with a strong emphasis on HVAC and project delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee drawings and calculations, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires strong HVAC knowledge and ability to design across multiple sectors.
• Proficient with relevant design software and codes.
• Chartered status or progression toward Chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Leader on selected projects and guide junior staff.
• Produce mechanical drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver projects on time.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Building Services

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This permanent post suits an experienced building services professional seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer role in Nottingham. Working 36.25 hours weekly, the successful candidate joins an established, privately owned multidisciplinary consultancy employing over 200 staff. Responsibilities cover mechanical design across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector schemes. Applicants need strong HVAC knowledge, design software proficiency, plus familiarity with British Standards and project delivery. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000 annually, reflecting seniority. The position involves collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary colleagues, producing specifications, and mentoring junior staff. Chartered status or progress toward it is advantageous.

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Nottingham Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Project Leader on selected projects
• Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team on larger projects
• Attending project meetings and making client presentations
• Providing technical guidance and support to more junior members of the team
• Supporting technical excellence within the mechanical engineering team
• Developing relationships with key clients and supporting repeat business
• Working on a variety of technically challenging projects across different sectors
• Taking a client-facing role throughout projects from inception to completion
• Producing mechanical engineering drawings and specifications
• Producing calculations and supporting others with their calculations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• HNC/HND with suitable building services design experience will also be considered
• Chartered status or currently working towards Chartership
• Experience using relevant engineering design software, including Revit
• Knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs would be beneficial
• Professional membership of CIBSE, IET or a similar professional body
• Knowledge of sustainable design and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to