Senior Mechanical Engineer

Brush Transformers; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Life insurance – 4 x annual salary

Enhanced Company Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2work scheme

Job summary

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across multiple projects, mentor staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The role collaborates with BIM and Sustainability teams and supports business development and client engagement.

Based in Scotland with hybrid working options, the role emphasizes continuous development, sustainable technology, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Honours or master’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered status (CEng/MCIBSE) highly desirable.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes.
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, energy storage.
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration.
• Knowledge of public and private sector procurement processes.
• Understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and coordinate with wider MEP disciplines across projects.
• Provide technical oversight and QA for mechanical systems.
• Support client engagement and maintain relationships.
• Contribute to bids and proposals; ensure codes and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Coordinate with BIM and Sustainability teams; support cross‑group initiatives.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, graduates and trainees.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Smart building / IoT integration

Sustainable MEP knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Honours / Master’s degree in engineering

Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE)

Tools

BIM software

Job description

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the Regional Director and senior engineering staff to support the delivery of mechanical engineering projects and provide technical leadership within the team. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical engineering design across multiple projects, support client relationships, and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that meet project requirements. The role will support project delivery including technical performance, programme, and commercial awareness.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise and direction for mechanical engineering projects, supporting delivery from briefing through to handover. This role combines hands‑on technical design leadership with mentoring and support of engineering staff, as well as a requirement to support the learning and development of junior staff across the business. The role will require to work collaboratively with our BIM and Sustainability teams to ensure our Engineering, BIM, and Sustainability services are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard with quality built-in to our outputs. The role includes project delivery, client engagement, and supporting the development of engineers within the team. The role will support a culture of continuous development, innovation, quality, sustainability, and client service at the core, as well as supporting Group wide initiatives.

Working Conditions - 37.5hrs per week , Monday - Friday . Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 days home)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead mechanical engineering design and coordinate with wider MEP disciplines across multiple projects.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for mechanical systems and support coordination with electrical and public health disciplines.
• Support client engagement and maintain positive working relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Support business development activities where required including technical input to bids and proposals. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation. Actively manage project profitability
• Collaborate across the Rybka business including BIM and Sustainability Teams
• Support engagement with BRUSH Group businesses and participate in cross-party working initiatives
• Continually develop knowledge to remain current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry best practice

Team Management

• Provide mentoring and technical support to Engineers, Technicians, Graduates and Trainees.
• Develop technical capabilities within the team through training and knowledge sharing
• Support knowledge sharing and technical development within the team.
• Support performance development discussions where required.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities where required.

Business Development

• Support identification of opportunities for engineering services.in the built environment for MEP Services, Building Physics, and Sustainability Consultancy
• Build and maintain relationships with Clients, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors
• Provide input to fee proposals and bid submissions where required. Support preparation of project bids
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences where required

Project Management

• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality, time, and budget requirements are met
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Architects, C&S Engineers, Sustainability Consultants etc
• Manage client relationships and communications throughout project lifecycles
• Ensure projects meet quality assurance standards and client expectations
• Support client communication throughout project lifecycles.

What we’re looking for:

• Honours / master’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field or demonstratable equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE, or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Extensive experience in Engineer Consultancy (or similar role), including leading complex projects and client relationships
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, and energy storage
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration
• Knowledge of public and private sector procurement processes
• Understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in technical software
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration
• Knowledge of whole life and embodied carbon analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments
• experience managing business unit P&L
• Strong project management and client relationship skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Company

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, is a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy practice that specialise in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment. With offices based across Scotland, RYBKA are recognised for their environmentally friendly projects and cost-effective engineering with has led to them being awarded multiple Scottish Design Awards.

With a proven track record of delivering projects across the UK since 1930, RYBKA specialises in transport, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial and defence. Key projects including – Dunfermline Learning Campus, East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh Airport Terminal Expansion and Village Hotels.