Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will lead mechanical design on diverse projects, develop client relationships, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to play a key part in a growing office. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical engineering and a client-focused mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a building services consultancy.
• Track record of delivering projects in commercial and residential sectors.
• Strong communication and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across building services projects.
• Take responsibility for project delivery and client liaison.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering experience

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer - London. Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping the future of a growing London office?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy that is expanding its footprint in the capital. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions across commercial, residential, mixed-use, and public sector projects, this consultancy is committed to driving forward growth and excellence in their new London base. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in leading projects from concept to completion, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across a variety of building services projects
• Take responsibility for project delivery, coordination, and client liaison
• Support the growth of the London office and contribute to wider business development initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Drive sustainable and innovative engineering solutions across all projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a building services consultancy
• Track record of delivering projects in sectors such as commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments
• Ability to lead projects, manage stakeholders, and inspire teams
• Chartered, or working towards Chartership (CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent)
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a client-focused mindset

What’s on offer

• A genuine opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a new London office
• A platform to mentor and guide the next generation of engineers
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative culture, with the backing of an established consultancy and the freedom to shape the future direction of the team

This isn't just another senior engineering role—it’s a chance to make your mark on an ambitious office expansion while continuing to deliver technical excellence across landmark projects.

Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

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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