Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gleeds; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team. This exciting role involves supporting the Building Surveying department with inspection and design services across various sectors, including healthcare and education. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to project design, conducting site inspections, and engaging in client meetings. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers the chance to shape your career while making a meaningful impact in the built environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy with strong mechanical engineering skills.
• Clear communication and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Conduct site inspections and client-facing meetings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Lifecycle Analysis

Condition Surveys

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Building Services or related field

Time-served individuals considered

Tools

MS Office Suite

MEPworx

IES

AutoCAD

Job description

About this opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior level Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team based in either Nottingham OR Birmingham. The role is primarily to support our Building Surveying department with both inspection and design-based services across the region. We have existing programmes of work which require immediate involvement both locally and nationally, across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education and blue light clients. This role will suit an individual who enjoys a varied workday.

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Design and specification of projects across various sectors.
• Site inspections of work in progress.
• Project progress and client facing meetings.
• Surveys/condition reports.
• Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals.
• Input to fee proposals and appointment documents.
• Input into business plans for growth.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Ideally you will have experience working for a Consultancy.
• You must have a valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• You will be required to travel, predominantly around the Midlands, and to London on occasion.
• Ambitious and passionate about the built environment.
• Lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
• Previous experience within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Degree educated is desirable in a relevant subject, ideally Building Services or similar. We will also consider time-served individuals.
• MS Office suite, software design packages such as MEPworx, or IES and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

About us

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.