Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aztrum; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bolton seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work on diverse projects in the UK and Caribbean. This hybrid role involves managing a team and completing detailed HVAC designs using tools like AutoCAD and Revit. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, along with a strong background in HVAC design. The position offers travel opportunities to review international sites and emphasizes sustainability in innovative builds. A valid UK driving license and passport are required.

Benefits

International project opportunities

Career progression

Travel coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in UK and international consultancy.
• Detailed knowledge of PAS 1192–5 and relevant codes.
• Required valid UK driving licence and passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor team, overseeing HVAC and mechanical designs.
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with designs.

Skills

HVAC design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM level 2

Building codes compliance

Team management

Site visits

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

HAP

IES

Open Buildings

Elite

Job description

My client, a bespoke MEP and Sustainability Consultancy based in Bolton, is searching for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team to work on UK based and international projects across the Caribbean.

This is a hybrid role, offering varied projects spanning high–end residential, commercial, retail and healthcare projects. This opportunity is available with a market leading Consultancy who specialise in sustainable and innovative builds in coastal areas.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to manage and mentor the team, check technical designs and complete detailed HVAC and mechanical designs using AutoCAD and Revit for bespoke builds, holiday resorts, condos, high–end residential, aviation and healthcare facilities across the UK and Caribbean. You will be expected to visit the Caribbean to review sites across the region. Flights and accommodation will be covered by the company.

You will also be expected to;

–Complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, IES, Open Buildings or Elite).

– Prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations, vertical transportation and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements.

–Design to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192–5

–Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers to ensure coordinated MEP layouts and avoid design clashes.

– Attend internal and client meetings to resolve design issues/queries and align project objectives both in the UK and Caribbean.

–Review designs submitted by the team and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).

–Site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction in the UK and Caribbean when needed.

–Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost–effectiveness.

This role is from the office in Bolton for 5 days a week. This exciting role offers international projects and travel, career progression and the chance to manage a team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have experience working for UK and international Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs, hot and cold water pipe design for residential, holiday resorts, hotels, high–end residential or leisure complexes and healthcare schemes.

Design experience for commercial and aviation sectors is also a bonus.

You are also required to have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes and have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero.

Candidates are required to have a valid UK driving licence to visit sites across the region and a passport for international travel.

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum Recruitment.