Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Client exposure

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its London team. This role offers ownership of building-services designs from concept through to completion and close collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead HVAC and related systems development, produce technical reports and drawings, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with UK standards and sustainable outcomes. The position is hybrid and client-facing with long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in building-services design for UK building projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work across multiple design stages and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design packages across various projects.
• Develop HVAC, heating, ventilation and related systems.
• Produce calculations, specifications, drawings and reports.
• Coordinate designs with electrical and public health disciplines.
• Engage with architects, contractors, and clients at meetings and site visits.
• Review technical work and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage deliverables and contribute to project programmes.
• Support fee proposals, tenders and business-development opportunities.
• Ensure designs meet UK standards and promote sustainability.

Skills

Client-facing

Project delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services
London | Permanent | Hybrid Working
A growing and established building-services engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer who wants to take real ownership of projects, work directly with clients and play an important role within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. The business delivers engineering solutions across a broad range of building projects, with a strong focus on quality, practical design, sustainability and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical building-services designs from concept through to completion.

You will:

• Lead mechanical design packages across a variety of projects.
• Develop HVAC, heating, ventilation and associated mechanical systems.
• Produce calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, public health and other disciplines.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, clients and project teams.
• Attend design meetings, client meetings and site visits.
• Review technical work and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage technical deliverables and contribute to project programmes.
• Support fee proposals, tenders and business-development opportunities.
• Ensure designs meet relevant UK standards, regulations and best practice.
• Help deliver efficient, sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions.

About You

• Strong experience within a UK building-services consultancy.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience designing mechanical systems for buildings.
• Good knowledge of UK regulations, standards and industry guidance.
• Experience delivering projects through multiple design stages.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to manage your own workload and take responsibility for project delivery.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers

What You’ll Get

• A varied portfolio of technically interesting projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Direct exposure to clients and senior project stakeholders.
• Opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills.
• Support with professional development and chartership.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy.
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the mechanical team.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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