Senior Mechanical Engineer

RGB; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

RGB, a Bristol-based building services consultancy, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The role covers mixed sectors from commercial to healthcare, with a hands-on approach and direct access to directors. Hybrid working is available, and projects range from refurbishments to £50m+ developments.

The successful candidate will own projects, maintain client relationships, and work across surveys, feasibility, design, tender and construction support with a strong technical focus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong design capability and technical proficiency.
• Confident liaising with directors and clients.
• Experience in UK MEP consultancy is preferred.
• Hands-on with projects from surveys through to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services systems across projects.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Take responsibility for projects from surveys through design, tender and construction support.
• Manage several projects at different stages, tracking deadlines and resources.
• Build and maintain client relationships, attending meetings and advising on technical aspects.
• Survey existing installations and advise on refurbishment and energy improvements.
• Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, architects, structural engineers and contractors.
• Review contractor submissions and respond to technical queries, undertake site inspections.
• Check design work for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with directors and the wider team to share knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

Client liaison

CAD

Survey & feasibility

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

RGB seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Bristol building services consultancy, offering a permanent post paying £49,000 to £63,000 depending on experience, with hybrid working available. The successful candidate joins a ten-person team and takes responsibility for mechanical design across commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, hotel, leisure and infrastructure schemes, from modest refurbishments and plant replacements to developments exceeding £50m.

Applicants should demonstrate strong design capability, technical proficiency and the confidence to liaise directly with directors and clients. This position suits an experienced engineer who values varied project work and direct access to senior leadership within an independent practice.

The Company

An independent building services consultancy based in Bristol is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team. The business works across a broad mix of sectors, including commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, hotel and leisure, and infrastructure. Its project portfolio covers everything from smaller refurbishment schemes and plant replacements through to major developments valued at £50m+.

The team currently consists of 10 people, offering a close-knit working environment with direct access to the directors and plenty of variety in the work. It''s a good opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in the technical side of projects and having a visible impact on their delivery.

Role

The consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who can take ownership of projects while remaining hands-on with mechanical design. You''ll be working across a varied portfolio, managing projects from initial surveys and feasibility through to detailed design, tender and construction support. This will include refurbishment and plant replacement work, fit-outs and larger building projects. Alongside the design work, you''ll have regular contact with clients, coordinate with other disciplines and help ensure projects are delivered to the required standard and within agreed timescales.

This isn''t a role aimed at someone looking to move straight into a purely managerial position. The preference is for an experienced engineer who enjoys the technical work, can manage projects independently and is comfortable dealing directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, hot and cold water, drainage and associated controls.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, schematics and technical reports.
• Take responsibility for projects from initial surveys and feasibility through design, tender, construction support and handover.
• Manage several projects at different stages, keeping track of deadlines, resources and fee allowances.
• Build and maintain client relationships, attending meetings and providing practical technical advice.
• Survey existing installations and advise on refurbishment, plant replacement and opportunities to improve energy performance.
• Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, architects, structural engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Review contractor submissions and tender returns, respond to technical queries and undertake site inspections.
• Check design work and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work closely with the directors and wider team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when needed.

What They''re Looking For

• Strong experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within a UK MEP consultancy.
• The ability to develop, deliver and check mechanical designs independently.
• Experience taking responsibility for projects and managing competing priorities.
• A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, industry standards and CDM designer responsibilities.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, contractors and other design professionals.
• Good technical knowledge of mechanical systems, calculations and design documentation.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design software and CAD.
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to w