Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skilled Careers; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services Consultancy in Oxford seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design on various projects. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, chartered or working towards chartered status, and strong technical skills in HVAC and public health design.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards CEng status (IMechE or CIBSE).
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, public health design, and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects.
• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC systems.
• Attend design and coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Public Health Design

Sustainable Design Principles

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards)

Tools

Hevacomp

Revit

AutoCAD

IES

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Location: Oxford (Hybrid Working)
Sector: Building Services Engineering
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

About the Role

An established and well–respected Building Services Consultancy in Oxford is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of commercial, residential, education, and healthcare projects, contributing to sustainable and innovative building design. You ll take a leading role in project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce efficient and creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, public health, and building management systems.
• Attend design and coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Work collaboratively with electrical, sustainability, and architectural teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, sustainability targets, and industry best practices.
• Support project bids, fee proposals, and contribute to business development when required.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards CEng status (IMechE or CIBSE).
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, public health design, and sustainable design principles.
• Proficient in relevant design software (e.g. Hevacomp, Revit, AutoCAD, IES).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead projects and work independently.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers.

What s on Offer

• Hybrid working typically 2 3 days per week in the Oxford office.
• Competitive salary and performance–related bonus.
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell additional days).
• Private healthcare and pension scheme.
• Support for professional development and chartership.
• Friendly, supportive, and forward–thinking team culture with clear progression opportunities.