Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gleeds; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team in the East Midlands. The role involves supporting the Building Surveying department with inspections and design services across various sectors. Candidates should have experience in a consultancy, a degree in a relevant field is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

A contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in lifecycle analysis, condition surveys, and reporting.
• Previous experience within a consultancy or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Conduct site inspections of work in progress.
• Participate in project progress and client-facing meetings.
• Prepare surveys and condition reports.
• Provide cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Review Contractor’s proposals.

Skills

Experience working for a Consultancy

Valid UK driving license

Ability to work as part of a team

Clear communication skills

Ambitious and passionate about the built environment

Education

Degree in Building Services or similar

Tools

MS Office suite

MEPworx

IES

AutoCAD

Job description

About this opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior level Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team based in either Nottingham OR Birmingham. The role is primarily to support our Building Surveying department with both inspection and design-based services across the region. We have existing programmes of work which require immediate involvement both locally and nationally, across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education and blue light clients. This role will suit an individual who enjoys a varied workday.

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Site inspections of work in progress.
• Project progress and client facing meetings.
• Surveys/condition reports.
• Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals.
• Input to fee proposals and appointment documents.
• Input into business plans for growth.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Ideally you will have experience working for a Consultancy.
• You must have a valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• You will be required to travel, predominantly around the Midlands, and to London on occasion.
• Ambitious and passionate about the built environment.
• Lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
• Previous experience within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Degree educated is desirable in a relevant subject, ideally Building Services or similar. We will also consider time-served individuals.
• MS Office suite, software design packages such as MEPworx, or IES and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.