Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cotleigh Engineering; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Bristol team. The role involves delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions while working independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in mechanical services design, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits, including up to 30 days annual leave and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight option

Up to 30 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Share options

Extensive professional development and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed, coordinated, and cost-effective mechanical design solutions.
• Produce specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Design mechanical systems using industry-standard software.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Technical understanding of mechanical systems

Communication skills

Experience with Revit

Experience with AutoCAD

Working within multidisciplinary teams

Job description

The Client

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary building services consultancy known for delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions across the built environment.

They are now looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team, based in Bristol (preferred) or Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, technically strong MEP team delivering complex, design-led projects across a broad range of sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of mechanical building services design, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, providing high-quality engineering solutions while supporting consistent service delivery and repeat client work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering detailed, coordinated and cost-effective mechanical design solutions
• Producing specifications, calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
• Designing mechanical systems using industry-standard software and tools
• Taking ownership of technical delivery on individual projects or work packages
• Attending design team meetings, client meetings, and site inspections
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and technical development within the team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and project teams
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards and regulations
• Consultancy background preferred
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach with a willingness to learn and contribute

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 9-day fortnight option
• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Share options
• Extensive professional development and training
• Strong wellbeing, social, and community initiatives