Senior Mechanical Engineer

MFK Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering practice in the UK. This role involves project management, business development, and leading a design team on various projects. Ideal candidates will have a BEng or MEng degree, Chartered Engineer status or in progress, and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in design consultancy. The position emphasizes mechanical building services design using industry-standard software like AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years, ideally 10 years of UK-based postgraduate experience in design consultancy.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it required.
• Member of relevant professional bodies such as MCIBSE or MIMechE or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design team and coordinate project delivery.
• Support the senior leadership in project planning and resource management.
• Produce detailed engineering designs while meeting relevant standards.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Project management skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

BEng or MEng degree

Tools

Designbuilder

Designmaster

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Client Summary

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Client Summary

My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to join their rapidly growing practice at either an Intermediate or Senior level, depending on experience.

My client was established in 2009 to bring together experienced engineers in the field of building services engineering. The practice is currently engaged in a wide range of building services engineering projects worldwide, including commercial, research and development, residential, retail, and utilities.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Duties

• Have responsibility for all aspects of assigned project work, and with a focus primarily on commercial, public sector and hospitality projects.
• Client facing on matters of both a commercial and technical nature.
• Take an active role in business development
• Support the senior leadership team in project planning and resource management
• Lead the mechanical design team in the coordination and delivery of individual projects and take an active role in the development of junior engineers
• Support the design team on technical aspects of the projects developing/mentoring the teams to successfully deliver the projects.
• Working and liaising with associated engineering disciplines as part of delivering technical support.
• Support the wider senior management team running the commercial aspects of projects, bidding for new projects, and developing client relationships
• Produce detailed engineering designs using Designbuilder, Designmaster, AutoCAD, and Revit software whilst meeting all relevant standards, including energy efficiency and low or net zero carbon requirements.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Requirements/Experience

• Be BEng or MEng degree qualified.
• Have Chartered Engineer status or be working towards.
• Member of associated Professional bodies such as MCIBSE or MIMechE, or working towards.
• Have a minimum of 5, ideally 10 years UK–based postgraduate experience working in design consultancy.
• Have exceptional skill associated with mechanical building services design and an awareness of all technical requirements, legislation, and best practice.
• Have sound commercial knowledge and experience of monitoring financial spend on projects against project targets.
• Have good project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects of varying size/complexity.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in all aspects of the role and have a positive can–do attitude.
• Demonstrate confidence both to the client and internally to project an appropriate image and support peers and colleagues.
• Be flexible in approach, to suit changing project/market forces.