Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aztrum; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Building Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Bristol. You will be involved in sustainable HVAC designs for various developments across the UK. The role requires experience with AutoCAD and Revit, project management skills, and a strong grasp of building codes. This position offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation, focusing on innovative, low-carbon infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed mechanical designs for HVAC systems.
• Ability to manage projects and mentor team members.
• Strong understanding of PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure coordinated designs.
• Attend meetings to resolve design issues and align objectives.
• Evaluate new materials for energy efficiency.

Skills

Detailed mechanical designs

HVAC systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

Mentoring

BREEAM

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

HAP

Elite

Job description

My client, a market leading Building Services Consultancy who specialise in sustainable infrastructure and innovative low carbon builds, are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Bristol.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join a supportive team based in Birmingham to complete sustainable HVAC designs for education, healthcare, leisure, residential, and commercial developments across the UK.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be expected to complete detailed mechanical designs including heating, ventilation, plumbing and air‑conditioning using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will also be expected to complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, or Elite).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements.
• Design to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192–5.
• Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers to ensure coordinated MEP layouts and avoid design clashes.
• Attend internal and client meetings to resolve design issues/queries and align project objectives.
• Review designs submitted by the team and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction.
• Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.

This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits and sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK. You will also have the chance to progress your career, mentor team members.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have experience working for UK based Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs for residential and commercial developments using AutoCAD and Revit.

You are also required to have experience managing projects, mentoring team members and have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes. You will also be expected to have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero.

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum.