Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lusona Consultancy (Group) Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Home & Tech Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Simply Health Cash Plan

1 day per year off for charitable acts

Option to work away from your office 1

week of the year in another location

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy (Group) Limited in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for building services projects. You will produce drawings, calculations and specifications, and liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet project demands.

You will mentor junior engineers, support project delivery from feasibility to handover, ensure energy-efficient, sustainable solutions, and contribute to ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical design within building services.
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IESVE, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CIBSE/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for building services systems as per project requirements.
• Produce drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet project demands.
• Support project delivery from feasibility to handover, including site inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Promote sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp

IESVE

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: Up to £55,000 + Package

Client Overview

Our client is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary building services consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and complex refurbishment projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative, people-focused culture, they provide graduates with the perfect environment to learn, grow, and develop into well-rounded building services professionals.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic Building Services team. Some of your responsibilities will involve:

• Leading the mechanical design for relevant building services systems as per project requirements.
• Producing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams as required to meet project demands.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility to handover, including conducting site inspections.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider team development.
• Promoting sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions.

This role offers genuine opportunities for progression, increased project ownership, and involvement in sustainable technology integration.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical design within building services,
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IESVE, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CIBSE/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• 5% Pension contribution.
• 33 days annual leave
• Home & Tech Scheme
• EV Car Scheme
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• 1 day per year off for charitable works
• Option to work away from your office 1 week of the year in another location in UK or Europe
• Professional development and training opportunities