Senior Mechanical Engineer

Adept:us; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept:us in North Bristol is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP building services design on a range of UK projects. The role is hybrid in North Bristol, offering a chance to guide a close-knit team on commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use schemes.

You will drive technical design across RIBA stages, oversee layouts, feasibility through to completion, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with clients, architects and contractors.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical design and calculation methodologies.
• Experience producing technical drawings (AutoCAD essential).
• Mechanical calculation software usage (e.g. IES, Hevacomp or similar).
• Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design across all RIBA stages.
• Deliver Stage 4 technical design and detailed mechanical layouts.
• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and contractor performance.
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Building services engineering theory

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer- MEP/Building Services

North Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Full-time | Permanent

An established and growing building services engineering consultancy in North Bristol is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a small but highly successful consultancy, working on a wide range of commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use projects across the UK.

The business has experienced strong growth since its formation and is now looking to bring in an experienced engineer to help lead projects and support the development of junior staff.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Lead mechanical building services design across all RIBA stages
• Deliver Stage 4 technical design and detailed mechanical layouts
• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections
• Oversee installation, commissioning and contractor performance
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Solid understanding of mechanical design and calculation methodologies
• Experience producing technical drawings (AutoCAD essential)
• Mechanical calculation software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp or similar)
• Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering