Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead building services design across commercial, residential, education and industrial projects. You’ll take ownership from early design through to delivery, coordinating with architects, electrical engineers and clients to create efficient, practical building services.

With Chartered status or working toward professional accreditation, you’ll mentor junior engineers, manage workloads and drive energy-efficient,

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Good working knowledge of UK building regulations, standards and design principles.
• Experience coordinating projects with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Interest in energy efficiency and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design across a range of projects and project stages.
• Develop solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, water services and other mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, contractors and clients to align designs and resolve challenges.
• Manage workloads, deadlines and deliverables while maintaining high quality.
• Provide technical advice and contribute to key design decisions.
• Attend design meetings and site visits to support construction.
• Review calculations, specifications and drawings for compliance with regs and standards.
• Support junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Explore opportunities to improve energy performance and sustainability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering degree

UK regulations

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Organisational skills

Client communication

Sustainable design

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Building Services)

Chartered status or pursuing accreditation (CIBSE/IMechE)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-time

Take the lead on projects that make a difference

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established building services consultancy, working across a varied portfolio of projects in the commercial, residential, education, industrial and leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys getting involved in projects from the early design stages through to delivery. You'll have the chance to take ownership of technical work, work directly with clients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create buildings that are efficient, practical and fit for the future.

What you'll be doing

• Leading mechanical building services design across a range of projects and project stages.
• Developing solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, water services and other mechanical systems.
• Working closely with architects, electrical engineers, contractors and clients to coordinate designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Managing project workloads, deadlines and deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Providing technical advice and contributing to key design decisions.
• Attending design meetings and site visits to support projects through construction.
• Reviewing calculations, specifications and technical drawings to ensure compliance with current regulations and industry standards.
• Supporting the development of junior engineers and helping to share knowledge across the team.
• Exploring opportunities to improve energy performance, reduce environmental impact and deliver more sustainable buildings.

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced mechanical building services engineer who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-led approach. You should be comfortable managing your own workload, taking responsibility for project delivery and communicating confidently with clients and colleagues.

We'd like to see:

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Good working knowledge of relevant UK building regulations, industry standards and mechanical design principles.
• Experience coordinating projects with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and confidence in client-facing situations.
• An interest in energy efficiency, sustainable design and emerging engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers.

Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with CIBSE or IMechE, would be beneficial.

What's on offer?

You’ll be joining a consultancy where you can broaden your project experience, strengthen client relationships and play an active role in delivering quality engineering work.

The position offers the opportunity to:

• Work on a diverse range of building projects.
• Take greater ownership of technical design and project delivery.
• Work alongside a knowledgeable and collaborative engineering team.
• Contribute ideas and influence how projects are designed and delivered.
• Develop your leadership skills and support the next generation of engineers.
• Progress your career within a growing building services environment.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career and want a role that combines technical responsibility, varied projects and genuine opportunities to develop, we'd like to hear from you.

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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