Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Nechells; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Leadership opportunities

High-profile UK projects

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a Building Design Consultancy in Birmingham. You will lead mechanical building services design across project sectors and mentor engineers.

This role offers leadership, involvement in high-profile UK projects, and a path to progression within a dynamic practice focused on sustainable, energy-efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Passion for sustainable design and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design projects across building sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and other disciplines.
• Drive innovation in sustainable and energy-efficient building services design.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Client facing

Mentorship

Sustainable design

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Design Consultancy

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits (negotiable)

Sector: Building Design / MEP Consultancy

About the Role:

• Lead mechanical engineering design projects across a range of building sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation in sustainable and energy‑efficient building services design.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.

About You:

• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design.
• leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities.
• Passion for sustainable design and modern engineering practices.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000.
• Benefits package tailored to support your career and lifestyle.
• Opportunity to shape and grow with a dynamic consultancy.
• Clear progression path and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to high‑profile projects across the UK.