Senior Mechanical Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative design team. This role offers the chance to lead exciting mechanical services projects from inception to construction, ensuring compliance with British Standards and delivering tailored solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering consultancy, excellent project management skills, and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking company committed to supporting organizations on their journey to net zero and make a significant impact in the field of sustainable engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design and installations.
• Proficiency in design software and renewable energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and project management of mechanical systems.
• Produce feasibility studies and energy efficiency reports.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Mechanical Building Services Design

Workload Prioritization

Education

ONC/HNC in Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Revit

Design Builder

Cymap

Job description

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).