Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Building Services consultancy in Colchester seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead high-profile projects in various sectors, including commercial and healthcare. The successful candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years' experience in a consultancy environment. Key responsibilities include design leadership, producing specifications, and mentoring junior staff. This is a permanent role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as CIBSE, BSRIA, and building regulations.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership (CEng) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the mechanical design on a range of building services projects.
• Producing detailed design calculations and specifications.
• Coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants.
• Managing and mentoring junior engineers and CAD/Revit technicians.
• Attending project and client meetings.
• Ensuring project delivery is to a high standard and meets deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

HVAC systems

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Revit

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

JOB- Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

LOCATION- Colchester

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £50,000 to £65,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Premier Engineering is currently working with a well-established Building Services consultancy who are looking to expand their team with a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile projects across a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare, residential, and education.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services design including HVAC, ventilation, and heating systems
• Proficient in Revit, with a good understanding of BIM workflows
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Familiarity with industry standards such as CIBSE, BSRIA, and building regulations
• Chartered status or working towards chartership (CEng) is advantageous

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Leading the mechanical design on a range of building services projects
• Producing detailed design calculations and specifications
• Coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants
• Managing and mentoring junior engineers and CAD/Revit technicians
• Attending project and client meetings
• Ensuring project delivery is to a high standard and meets deadlines

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.