Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a team in Oxford. This role focuses on managing projects from concept to detailed design, providing high-quality mechanical solutions. Candidates should have mechanical building services design experience and a relevant degree. The position includes managing teams and using CAD and BIM tools. Benefits include career progression and opportunities to work on diverse projects.

Benefits

Diverse project work

Career progression opportunities

Client-facing responsibilities

Qualifications

• Mechanical building services design experience is essential.
• Candidates must have a relevant degree or higher qualification.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in their work.
• Model and design systems using CAD and BIM.

Skills

Mechanical building services design experience

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or higher qualification (HNC/HND acceptable)

Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineer status

Tools

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Oxford–based MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) team. This role offers the chance to manage projects from concept to detailed design, delivering high–quality mechanical building services solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design and project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise their work.
• Use CAD and BIM (Revit) to model and design systems.
• Conduct mechanical design calculations and produce drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors.
• Support construction stage activities, including site inspections.

Requirements

• Mechanical building services design experience (consultant or contractor).
• Relevant degree or higher qualification (HNC/HND acceptable).
• Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineer status achieved or in progress.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Work on diverse projects across science, research, manufacturing, motorsport, education, defence, commercial, and residential sectors.
• Career progression, client–facing responsibilities, and mentoring opportunities.