Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pertemps Tm

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

25 days leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Pertemps TM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in London with 3–6+ years of building services experience to lead project delivery from concept through completion.

You will manage design outputs, liaise with clients and project teams, and support the development of junior engineers in a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

Qualifications

3–6+ years in mechanical building services engineering
Degree-qualified (Level 7 or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline
Working towards professional registration/Chartership (MCIBSE preferred)
Experience in analysis and design of building services systems
Ability to develop sustainable, cost‑effective engineering solutions
Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Understanding of health, safety, environmental and sustainability requirements

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of mechanical building services projects
Produce and manage drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports
Review and check engineering designs and project deliverables
Develop technical solutions per project briefs, regulations and best practice
Coordinate materials, systems and construction methodologies
Attend client meetings, site visits and surveys
Support project procurement activities and construction-stage services
Mentor junior engineers where required

Skills

Building services design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Office Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50k - £65k (DOE)

A creative, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing London team. The practice works across a diverse range of sectors and is recognised for its collaborative approach to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with 3-6+ years' experience in building services design to take a leading role in the delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project delivery, managing design outputs, liaising with clients and project teams, and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Key Requirements

Minimum 3-6 years' experience in a mechanical building services engineering role
Degree-qualified (Level 7 or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline
Working towards professional registration/Chartership (e.g. MCIBSE preferred)
Strong experience in the analysis and design of building services systems
Ability to develop practical, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions
Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Good understanding of relevant health and safety, environmental and sustainability requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of mechanical building services projects
Produce and manage drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports
Review and check engineering designs and project deliverables
Develop technical solutions in line with project briefs, regulations and best practice
Coordinate materials, systems and construction methodologies
Attend client meetings, site visits and surveys
Support project procurement activities and construction-stage services
Supervise and mentor junior engineers where required

Benefits