Senior Mechanical Engineer

True Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Design Engineer to play a crucial role in their design team. The successful candidate will lead major projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage client relations. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, a performance-related bonus, and hybrid working options. Join a rapidly growing company with diverse projects in sectors like pharmaceuticals and data centres.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering across all RIBA stages.
• Background in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, or industrial is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on major projects.
• Support the Design Director and manage the team.
• Ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Mechanical design for building services across large-scale projects

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical / Design Engineer Required — Edinburgh

We’re partnered with a rapidly growing, award-winning M&E specialist who are entering the next phase of their UK and European expansion. With projects spanning data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments, sports stadiums, hotels, and movie studios, they are on a clear trajectory toward achieving £400 million turnover by 2030. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical / Design Engineer to play a key role in their design team. You’ll be leading delivery on major projects, supporting the Design Director, managing and mentoring the wider team, and ensuring high-quality outputs. There is a clear path for progression into more senior leadership roles as the business continues to expand.

Scope of Work

• HVAC systems
• Energy centres
• Plant rooms
• Heating systems

Key Skills / Experience

• Mechanical design for building services across large-scale projects
• Delivery across all RIBA stages
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Background in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, or industrial preferred

Senior Mechanical / Design Engineer Package

• Up to £65,000 base salary (DOE)
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Travel mileage claim
• Company pension
• Car Allowance
• Hybrid working

Senior Mechanical / Design Engineers please apply. We’ll be in touch in 24 / 48 hours.