Senior Mechanical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include designing mechanical building services, producing detailed specifications, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building services design and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers a highly competitive salary and a variety of benefits including flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Support for study and professional qualifications

Early finish on Fridays

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design.
• Ability to liaise with clients and project teams.
• Understanding of British Standards and relevant guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical building services across multiple sectors.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications.
• Manage projects and coordinate activities.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Strong communication abilities

Ability to manage workload

Collaborative team player

Education

Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EDSL TAS

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £40-50,000

Location: Birmingham

About the Role

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, providing design expertise, technical advice, and project support for both internal and external clients. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, technically strong, and eager to contribute to continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical building services design across sectors including commercial, industrial, medical, retail, extra‑care, residential, and mixed‑use developments
• Production of detailed drawings, reports, and specifications
• Liaison with clients and project teams on technical matters
• Project management and coordination activities
• Supplier and contractor management
• Promotion and integration of sustainable design principles
• Use of industry‑standard software tools
• Competency with EDSL TAS
• Strong understanding of British Standards, Codes of Practice, and other relevant guidance

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong, demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Collaborative team player
• Previous experience in building services design preferred
• Ambition to develop both professionally and within the business

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE)
• Understanding of sustainable design principles
• Full UK driving licence
• Engineering Council registration

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas office closure
• Support for study and professional qualifications
• Early finish on Fridays (2 pm)
• Death in service benefit
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid volunteer days
• Clear, supported career progression pathway
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Company EV salary sacrifice scheme

Interested in this or other roles in Water Hygiene, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards on or call (phone number removed).

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.