Senior Mechanical Engineer

Brush Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSH Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across multiple projects, work with the Regional Director, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet programme and client requirements.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with BIM and Sustainability teams, and help develop engineers while ensuring compliance with building regulations and low‑carbon technologies.

Qualifications

• Honours or master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE) is highly desirable.
• Extensive consultancy experience leading complex projects and client relationships.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes.
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low‑carbon technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, and energy storage.
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes in public and private sectors.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership and client engagement.
• Mentor engineers and support staff development.
• Collaborate with BIM and Sustainability teams to ensure high standards.
• Support delivery from briefing through handover with quality and schedule focus.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring engineers

Building regulations knowledge

Renewable energy systems

MEP systems knowledge

IoT integration

Project management

Whole life/embodied carbon analysis

Education

Honours/Master's degree

Chartered status desirable

Tools

Technical software

Job description

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.
We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the Regional Director and senior engineering staff to support the delivery of mechanical engineering projects and provide technical leadership within the team. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical engineering design across multiple projects, support client relationships, and ensure delivery of high–quality engineering solutions that meet project requirements. The role will support project delivery including technical performance, programme, and commercial awareness.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise and direction for mechanical engineering projects, supporting delivery from briefing through to handover. This role combines hands–on technical design leadership with mentoring and support of engineering staff, as well as a requirement to support the learning and development of junior staff across the business. The role will require to work collaboratively with our BIM and Sustainability teams to ensure our Engineering, BIM, and Sustainability services are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard with quality built–in to our outputs.

The role includes project delivery, client engagement, and supporting the development of engineers within the team. The role will support a culture of continuous development, innovation, quality, sustainability, and client service at the core, as well as supporting Group wide initiatives.

Working Conditions

– 37.5hrs per week , Monday – Friday . Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 days home)

What we’re looking for:

• Honours / master's degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field or demonstratable equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE, or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Extensive experience in Engineer Consultancy (or similar role), including leading complex projects and client relationships
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low–carbon technologies
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, and energy storage
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration
• Knowledge of public and private sector procurement processes
• Understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem–solving capabilities
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in technical software
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration
• Knowledge of whole life and embodied carbon analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments
• experience managing business unit P&L
• Strong project management and client relationship skills