Senior Mechanical Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Career growth and development

Paid social events

Private healthcare

Bonusly rewards

Perks at Work

Holiday purchase

Cycle to work

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Oxford team. You will lead and deliver building services projects across sectors, with a focus on energy-efficient design and sustainable solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate design and on-site work, and collaborate across offices to maintain high standards. Experience with Revit and strong communication are essential; a degree in a relevant subject is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject is required.
• Experience in building services design is essential.
• Mentoring junior team members is desirable.
• Project experience across multiple industry sectors is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit is expected; full training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from inception to completion.
• Design mechanical systems and prepare specifications.
• Manage on-site supervision and installations.
• Oversee contract administration.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance.

Skills

Mentoring junior team members

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Energy-efficient design

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Design and modelling software

Job description

Are You Ready to Lead Exceptional Building Services Projects?

We are an ambitious and growing practice of building services consultants with offices across Oxford, London, Manchester, and Cambridge. Our focus is on providing sustainable mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, specialising in lighting design, sustainability, building physics, and Passivhaus. We work across multiple sectors including Heritage and Conservation, Rail, Transport Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, and more.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Oxford team. As part of our collaborative and dynamic group, you will work closely with colleagues across multiple offices and under the guidance of senior leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with expertise in electrical design and a passion for creating energy–efficient and sustainable solutions.

What Will You Do?

You will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring that each project meets the highest standards.

• Designing mechanical systems and preparing specifications
• Managing on–site supervision and installations
• Overseeing contract administration
• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant experience in building services design
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Project experience across multiple industry sectors
• Proficiency with Revit
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with design and modelling software (full training will be provided)

The Benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• Career growth and development with a focus on internal promotion
• Paid social events including summer parties, Christmas parties, team lunches, and activity days
• Private healthcare
• Bonusly reward scheme and Perks at Work, offering gift vouchers from top brands
• Additional holiday purchase
• Cycle to work scheme