Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aztrum; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure the delivery of effective sustainable HVAC designs across various developments. This role requires expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, strong project management skills, and relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants should have experience managing projects, mentoring team members, and a solid understanding of building codes including PAS 1192–5. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working for UK based Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs.
• Knowledge of PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers.
• Site visits to monitor installation quality.

Skills

HVAC design

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

BREEAM knowledge

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

HAP

Elite

Job description

Overview

My client, a market leading Building Services Consultancy who specialise in sustainable infrastructure and innovative low carbon builds, are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Manchester.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join a supportive team based in Manchester to complete sustainable HVAC designs for education, healthcare, leisure, residential, and commercial developments across the UK.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be expected to complete detailed mechanical designs including heating, ventilation, plumbing and air–conditioning using AutoCAD and Revit.

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, or Elite).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost–effectiveness.

Qualifications

This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits and sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK. You will also have the chance to progress your career, mentor team members and have the option to manage the 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 based Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs for residential and commercial developments using AutoCAD and Revit

You are also required to have experience managing projects, mentoring team members and have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192–5 and other relevant codes. You will also be expected to have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero.

Application

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