Senior Mechanical Engineer

ibse; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

High-profile projects

Family-friendly benefits

Generous annual leave

EV and Cycle to Work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Chartership support

Structured development

Supportive culture

Job summary

ibse is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Birmingham to lead building services projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with clients, architects and engineers to deliver sustainable, low-carbon solutions across a diverse portfolio.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear career path and exposure to high-profile projects within a leading independent building services consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree (Mechanical or Building Services) or equivalent.
• 4+ years' experience in Building Services consultancy.
• Experience designing mechanical systems across multiple building sectors.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Proficiency with Revit and related mechanical design software.
• Understanding of sustainable building design and low-carbon solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE or IMechE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects.
• Manage project delivery from feasibility through construction.
• Act as Project Lead on selected commissions.
• Produce and review mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Attend design meetings and present directly to clients.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop long-term client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join one of the UK's leading independent Building Services consultancies.

With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions, this award-winning consultancy works across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments.

You'll become part of a collaborative, people-focused business where technical excellence, professional development and long-term career progression are genuinely valued. Working within an established multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers and play an active role in delivering low-carbon building solutions across the UK.

Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of mechanical building services design projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, architects and fellow engineers.

You'll enjoy a varied workload across multiple sectors while taking an active role in client relationships, technical delivery and project leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the mechanical design of building services projects.
• Managing project delivery from feasibility through construction.
• Acting as Project Lead on selected commissions.
• Producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Attending design meetings and presenting directly to clients.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Helping develop long-term client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of projects.

Requirements:

We're looking for an ambitious Mechanical Building Services Engineer who enjoys technical design, client interaction and taking ownership of projects.

Ideally you'll have:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Around 4+ years' experience within a Building Services consultancy.
• Experience designing mechanical systems across a range of building sectors.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Experience using industry-standard design software including Revit and associated mechanical design packages.
• An understanding of sustainable building design, renewable technologies and low-carbon solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Working towards, or already holding, Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE or IMechE.

Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and agile working
• Excellent structured career progression
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile projects
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development and support towards Chartership
• A genuinely supportive culture where your ideas and career ambitions are encouraged

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a progressive consultancy where sustainability, innovation and employee development are central to the business.