Senior Mechanical Engineer

MEP Connections; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Annual leave increases with service

Career development & CPD

Job summary

MEP Connections in Belfast is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of building services projects from concept through handover. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and internal teams.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and a salary competitive with experience, plus opportunities to contribute to award-winning, sustainable projects and a clear path to senior roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design, ideally in a consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership preferred.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, hot/cold water, and drainage.
• Manage projects across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, and education.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Engage with clients and design teams, presenting design ideas and technical solutions.
• Ensure projects meet technical standards, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and team development.
• Take an active role in driving quality and innovation within the business.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

MEP Connections is partnering with a leading building services consultancy to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Belfast office. With a strong reputation for delivering sustainable, high-quality engineering solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, this consultancy continues to grow and is now looking to strengthen its mechanical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced engineer to take a leading role in project delivery while also supporting and mentoring junior staff while also focused on winning work.

The Role

You will work as part of a dynamic MEP team on a variety of technically complex and sustainable projects, from concept through to handover. The role will involve hands-on design work, client engagement, team coordination, and contributing to strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, public health, and domestic water
• Manage projects across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, and education
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback
• Engage with clients and design teams, presenting design ideas and technical solutions
• Ensure projects meet technical standards, deadlines, and client expectations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and team development
• Take an active role in driving quality and innovation within the business

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design, ideally in a consultancy setting
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems design (HVAC, hot/cold water, drainage)
• Comfortable leading projects and coordinating with clients and internal teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a high level of attention to detail
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (CEng/CIBSE/IMechE) preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working options

Annual leave that increases with length of service

Career development with a structured path to Associate

Supportive mentoring, training, and CPD programme

Inclusive and collaborative company culture

Opportunities to work on award-winning, sustainable building projects