Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer. The role involves hands-on mechanical design and client interaction, ensuring high-quality project delivery across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in building services and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, along with career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in a UK building services consultancy.
• Strong technical background delivering projects across sectors.
• Excellent communication skills in client-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop briefs, attend meetings, provide technical guidance.
• Produce and coordinate detailed design work.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote professional growth.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets for successful project delivery.

Skills

Client-facing engineering

Technical design

Project delivery coordination

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working toward 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

• 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

• 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Consulting

Industries

Engineering Services, Construction, and Design Services