Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding Plymouth office. This role involves delivering high–quality mechanical building services solutions across diverse projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate a track record in mechanical services design, as well as strong leadership potential for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

Sick pay insurance

Team building activities

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in mechanical building services design.
• Strong post–qualification experience within a UK consultancy environment.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically robust mechanical engineering design solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers and external stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a learning culture.

Skills

Technical excellence

Leadership potential

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well–established, multi–disciplinary Top 150 consultancy with a national presence through 10 UK offices. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding team based in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled individual to play a key role in delivering high–quality mechanical building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Our client is seeking a candidate who combines technical excellence with strong leadership potential. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career and offers real opportunities for progression into Associate level and beyond within an established and forward–thinking consultancy.

If you're technically proficient, commercially astute, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

About the Company

With a proud history spanning over 50 years, our client employs over 180 professionals across the UK. The Plymouth office works closely with a dedicated Mechanical & Electrical team of 12 engineers, delivering a broad range of projects across sectors including Residential, Education, Commercial, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and Public Sector developments.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from 60,000 to 75,000 DOE
• Clear pathway for career progression and potential to step into Associate level
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (with increasing entitlement over time)
• Ability to purchase and sell holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Professional fees paid
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Sick pay insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Team building activities and a friendly, collaborative office culture
• Other company benefits discussed at interview stage

Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Overview

• Deliver technically robust mechanical engineering design solutions across multiple project sectors.
• Take a lead role on projects from initial brief through to detailed design, construction, and handover.
• Collaborate with other discipline leads, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical development.
• Attend and lead client and design team meetings, providing confident technical input and solutions.
• Actively contribute to business development and client relationship management in the region.
• Ensure all design work complies with current industry guidelines, legislation, and sustainability goals.
• Represent the Plymouth office and the wider firm at professional and networking events.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it, with a relevant professional body (CIBSE, IMechE).
• Strong post–qualification experience within a UK consultancy environment.
• Proven technical expertise in mechanical building services design, including HVAC, public health, renewables, and low–carbon systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant software such as Hevacomp, IES, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing mechanical engineering design on medium to large–scale projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and internal teams.
• A proactive, solutions–focused attitude and strong commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend site and client meetings when required.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi–disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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