Senior Mechanical Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Shareholding potential after 12 months

Job summary

MEPJOBS UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh to help build and lead a new office. You’ll design mechanical services, lead HVAC/public health work, and drive client development across Scotland and the North of England.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a clear route to leadership, with a path to significant shareholding in the Edinburgh business within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in Building Services/MEP consultancy with HVAC/public health focus.
• Strong grasp of UK Building Regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building services designs from concept to completion.
• Lead HVAC and public health design across projects.
• Produce calculations, specifications, schedules and technical docs.
• Manage client relationships and be a key point of contact.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Scotland and the North of England.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards; promote energy efficiency.

Skills

HVAC design

Public health design

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building services engineering background

Tools

Revit

IES

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Future Equity Opportunity | Edinburgh

£50,000 - £70,000 + Private Healthcare + Hybrid Working

Opportunity to Help Build and Lead a New Edinburgh Office

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Senior Mechanical Engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial awareness to join an established building services consultancy at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and developing the consultancy's new Edinburgh operation, working closely with senior leadership to grow the business across Scotland and the North of England. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a significant amount of existing projects and an ever-growing client base.

A clear pathway has been identified for the successful individual to acquire a significant shareholding in the Edinburgh business within 12 months, alongside the opportunity to lead and develop the office as it grows.

This role would suit a technically strong Mechanical Engineer who is equally motivated by business development, client relationships, and the prospect of helping shape a successful regional consultancy operation.

Your New Company

An established Building Services Design Consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering solutions across the UK and Ireland. The consultancy provides MEP design, BIM coordination, and 3D modelling services across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, education, healthcare, residential, industrial and public sector developments. Having built a successful presence elsewhere in the UK, the business is now investing in Scotland through the creation of a new Edinburgh office and is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to help drive this exciting next phase of growth.

Your New Role

Based in Edinburgh, you'll work across a hybrid model incorporating office, home, and site-based working, supporting projects throughout Scotland and the North of England. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs while also contributing to client development, project leadership, and the strategic growth of the Edinburgh operation.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to project completion
• Leading HVAC and public health design across a range of projects
• Producing design calculations, specifications, schedules, reports, and technical documentation
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Identifying and supporting new business opportunities across Scotland and the North of England
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers as the team expands
• Coordinating with electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry best practice
• Designing energy-efficient and low-carbon building services solutions
• Supporting the establishment and growth of the Edinburgh office

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience within a Building Services or MEP Consultancy environment
• Strong HVAC and public health design experience
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standards
• Experience using industry-standard software such as Revit, IES or similar
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• Ambition to progress into a leadership role and contribute to the growth of a new office

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with a mix of home, office, and site-based working
• Clear route to leadership and office management responsibilities
• Opportunity to acquire a significant shareholding in the Edinburgh business after 12 months
• Autonomy to help build and shape a new regional office
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across Scotland and the North of England
• Private healthcare package
• Enhanced annual leave entitlementPension scheme
• Genuine long-term career progression with business ownership potential