Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design HVAC systems for various projects. The role involves preparing design calculations, monitoring installations, and managing projects alongside senior team members. Ideal candidates should possess strong design skills and knowledge of thermal modelling software. This position offers the chance to work in a sustainability-focused consultancy with opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong design experience and knowledge of thermal modelling software preferred.
• Ability to contribute confidently to project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design of mechanical building services.
• Prepare design and calculations in line with industry standards.
• Monitor building services installations on site.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Knowledge of thermal modelling software

Strong communication skills

Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems

Tools

IES‑ve

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Caterham

I’m partnered with a well-established, award-winning Building Services Consultancy with offices in Caterham and London. They’re a team of passionate engineers and sustainability consultants who challenge convention and drive their clients’ agenda – all with the goal of building better environments for future generations.

They’re now looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join their growing team.

The role

You’ll be responsible for the mechanical building services design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a wide variety of commercial and residential projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing design and calculations in line with CIBSE, BSRIA, BRE and other industry standards
• Producing specifications, reports, design drawings, and budget costs in accordance with design programmes
• (Ideally) undertaking thermal modelling using IES‑ve or similar software
• Monitoring building services installations on site, reporting on workmanship, and witnessing testing
• Managing and supervising projects alongside your Director/Group Leader, ensuring delivery to the highest technical standards

Key responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts through to detailed design, tender, contract, and site supervision stages
• Establish client briefs, technical requirements, scopes of work, cost plans, and deliverables
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to produce coordinated, technically compliant designs
• Maintain excellent client relationships to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels
• Monitor project progress, design variations, and financial budgets

What they’re looking for:

An ambitious and motivated engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, has solid design experience, and ideally brings knowledge of thermal modelling software. Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently contribute to project meetings are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that places real emphasis on sustainability, collaboration, and long-term career development.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori for a confidential chat.

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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