Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gleeds; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Birmingham or Nottingham. The role involves designing projects, conducting site inspections, and engaging with clients across sectors like healthcare and education. Ideal candidates will have consultancy experience and a relevant degree. Benefits include career development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Consultancy is ideal.
• Must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel, primarily around the Midlands and occasionally to London.
• Experience with lifecycle analysis and condition surveys.
• Degree educated is desirable, time-served individuals considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Conduct site inspections of work in progress.
• Participate in project progress and client meetings.
• Prepare surveys and condition reports.
• Provide cost estimates throughout RIBA work stages.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Valid UK driving license

Ambitious and passionate

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Building Services or related field

Time-served experience

Tools

MEPworx

IES

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

About this opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior level Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team based in either Nottingham OR Birmingham.

The role is primarily to support our Building Surveying department with both inspection and design-based services across the region. We have existing programmes of work which require immediate involvement both locally and nationally, across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education and blue light clients.

This role will suit an individual who enjoys a varied workday.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Site inspections of work in progress.
• Project progress and client facing meetings.
• Surveys/condition reports.
• Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals.
• Input to fee proposals and appointment documents.
• Input into business plans for growth.

What we offer

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Ideally you will have experience working for a Consultancy.
• You must have a valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• You will be required to travel, predominantly around the Midlands, and to London on occasion.
• Ambitious and passionate about the built environment.
• Lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
• Previous experience within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Degree educated is desirable in a relevant subject, ideally Building Services or similar. We will also consider time-served individuals.
• MS Office suite, software design packages such as MEPworx, or IES and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.