Senior Mechanical Engineer

Adeptus Talent Limited; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adeptus Talent Limited is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead building services design for a range of UK projects. The role involves delivering Stage 4 designs, detailed layouts, and managing projects from feasibility to completion within a close-knit team in North Bristol.

The ideal candidate will have UK project experience, strong AutoCAD skills, BIM awareness, and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering building services mechanical design across UK projects.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design and calculation methodologies.
• Experience producing technical drawings (AutoCAD essential).
• AutoCAD (essential).
• Revit / BIM awareness.
• Mechanical calculation software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp or similar).
• Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design across all RIBA stages
• Deliver Stage 4 technical design and detailed mechanical layouts
• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections
• Oversee installation, commissioning and contractor performance
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers

Skills

Building services design

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM awareness

Job description

Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

North Bristol (Hybrid Working)

£50,000 - £65,000+ (DOE)

Full-time | Permanent

An established and growing building services engineering consultancy in North Bristol is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a small but highly successful consultancy, working on a wide range of commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use projects across the UK.

The business has experienced strong growth since its formation and is now looking to bring in an experienced engineer to help lead projects and support the development of junior staff.

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Lead mechanical building services design across all RIBA stages
• Deliver Stage 4 technical design and detailed mechanical layouts
• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections
• Oversee installation, commissioning and contractor performance
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong experience delivering building services mechanical design across UK projects
• Solid understanding of mechanical design and calculation methodologies
• Experience producing technical drawings (AutoCAD essential)
• AutoCAD (essential)
• Revit / BIM awareness
• Mechanical calculation software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp or similar)
• Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering