Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality designs across multi-sector projects. This role involves both client engagement and technical oversight, offering a flexible hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong experience in building services, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary: GBP65K - GBP70K

Annual bonus

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience within a UK building services consultancy.
• Strong technical design background with sector delivery experience.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across multi-sector projects.
• Act as a client-facing engineer to provide technical guidance.
• Produce and coordinate detailed design work.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project management

Technical design

Regulations compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working towards CEng status

Job description

Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer Building Services Consultancy

We are working exclusively with a respected multi–disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to their South Manchester or city centre office.

This role offers an excellent balance between hands–on mechanical design and client–facing responsibilities. You'll take ownership of project delivery, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, architects, and design teams, while ensuring high–quality design output across a range of building services projects. The consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise, and diverse portfolio, covering commercial, residential, and education sectors. With several high–profile project wins and ambitious growth plans, this is the perfect time to join and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across multi–sector building services projects
• Act as a client–facing engineer, developing briefs, attending meetings, and providing technical guidance
• Produce, review, and coordinate detailed design work, ensuring integration with other disciplines
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional growth
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and wider business development activity where needed
• Ensure compliance with current regulations, standards, and sustainable design practices
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery

About You

• Degree–qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward CEng status with CIBSE or IMechE
• 7 10 years experience within a UK building services consultancy
• Strong technical design background with experience delivering projects across multiple sectors
• Excellent communication skills, confident in a client–facing capacity
• Ability to coordinate and lead project delivery within multi–disciplinary teams

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP65K GBP70K depending on experience
• Annual bonus and enhanced benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead high–profile projects across a variety of sectors
• Supportive, forward–thinking environment with clear progression opportunities toward Associate and beyond