Senior Mechanical Engineer

BRUSH Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Life insurance – 4x annual salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

GP24 remote medical services

Job summary

BRUSH Group’s RYBKA arm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across multiple projects within the built environment. You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and ensure technical excellence from briefing to handover.

The role requires chartered status or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and renewable technologies. Hybrid working is available across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Honours / master’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in Engineer Consultancy and leading complex projects with 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 (heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, energy storage).
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes in public and private sectors.
• Engineering design and project delivery processes; excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in technical software; ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of whole life and embodied carbon analysis.
• Experience managing business unit P&L and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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 including technical input to bids and proposals; ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation; actively manage profitability.
• Collaborate with BRUSH Group BIM and Sustainability Teams.
• Mentor engineers and support staff development; participate in cross‑party initiatives.
• Continually develop knowledge to stay current with emerging technologies and regulatory changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Public/private procurement

Engineering design

P&L awareness

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Technical software

Job description

Why choose us?

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 Organisation

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.