Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Green Recruitment Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic design team. This role involves leading mechanical services projects, managing design and construction stages while ensuring compliance with necessary standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and project management experience, contributing to net-zero initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client-facing roles and project leadership.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design and installations.
• Background in mechanical engineering consultancy or installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification, and project management of mechanical systems.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Produce feasibility studies and energy efficiency reports.

Skills

Project Leadership

Workload Management

Client Relations

Education

ONC/HNC in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Revit

Job description

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Our client, a leading utilities and environmental consultancy, is on a mission to support and empower organisations on their journey to net zero. Through a unique blend of services and unrivalled engineering expertise, they help customers reduce energy consumption, costs, and carbon emissions — all while delivering sustainable, tailored solutions.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic mechanical design team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead multiple mechanical services projects from feasibility through to construction (RIBA Stages 1–6). The ideal candidate will bring technical excellence, strong project leadership, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, specification, and construction-stage project management of mechanical systems.

Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring compliance with British Standards, CIBSE guides, and relevant legislation.

Produce mechanical services feasibility studies and energy efficiency reports.

Attend client meetings and internal design team briefings.

Maintain strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

Skills

Excellent ability to manage and prioritise workloads across concurrent projects.

Proven experience in client-facing roles and project leadership.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Strong understanding of mechanical building services design and installations.

Knowledge of utility services (new connections and disconnections).

ONC/HNC in Building Services Engineering or equivalent.

Familiarity with electrical services (desirable).

Experience

Background in mechanical engineering consultancy or installations.

Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and IES.

Experience with renewable energy technologies (desirable).

Exposure to Design Builder, Cymap, Revit, or BIM projects (desirable).