Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Baily Garner; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working potential

Medicash health plan

Life assurance cover

Pay reviews twice a year

Annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development scheme

Scottish Widows pension contribution

Two paid corporate social responsibility days

Job summary

Baily Garner in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical outputs for our team. The role involves overseeing junior engineers and ensuring compliance with regulations while working on various projects from site surveys to testing.

We offer a competitive package, a focus on career development, and a hybrid working model. Experience in building services consultancy and relevant qualifications are essential for success in this position.

Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying flexible working options and numerous benefits!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Membership of CIBSE or proven technical competence.
• Experience in checking design work to maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client requirements to design building services.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and schedules.

Skills

5+ years post-qualification experience in building services consultancy

CIBSE membership or equivalent technical competence

Ability to produce mechanical specifications

Experience in checking design work

Coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams

Supporting junior staff development

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000

Join our Birmingham team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role centres on driving the technical delivery of mechanical outputs for the Mechanical & Electrical team. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the work of intermediate, assistant and trainee engineers, ensuring all technical drawings, specifications and schedules fully convey design requirements while meeting strict company standards and Quality Assurance procedures. You will have the opportunity to work on projects from initial site surveys and feasibility through to the production of tender packages, commissioning and final testing.

Who are Baily Garner?

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester and Birmingham, delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting and more. Our purpose is positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference for our clients, end users, our people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret client requirements and statutory obligations to design comprehensive building services.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including calculation files and correspondence.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, company procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design team members as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare detailed specifications, drawings and schedules for all mechanical and electrical services to convey design requirements clearly.
• Review and verify design work, including that completed by Engineers and Assistant Engineers.
• Conduct site surveys, commissioning and testing as required.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, tender documents and contract arrangements.
• Attend project and technical meetings.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Membership of CIBSE or equivalent, or a proven depth of technical competence commensurate with a senior engineering position.
• Experience in checking design work undertaken by intermediate and junior engineers to maintain high output standards.
• Ability to produce comprehensive mechanical specifications, calculation files and schedules that comply with all relevant regulations.
• A track record of coordinating with internal and external design team members to ensure a multi‑disciplinary approach to project delivery.
• Ability to assist with budget estimates and cost planning to support the commercial success of project work.
• Experience in passing on design knowledge to colleagues and supporting the professional development of more junior staff.

What We Offer

Competitive package: We understand that top talent deserves top compensation and offer a highly competitive package that reflects your skills and experience.

Career development: We're committed to helping you grow and excel in your career. Join us and you'll have access to excellent career development opportunities.

Modern consultancy, endless opportunities: Our friendly and modern multi‑disciplinary construction consultancy is dedicated to delighting our clients. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact.

Hybrid working: Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working with the potential to work from office and home.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am‑4.15pm, 36.25 hours per week)
• Hybrid working potential
• Medicash health plan – money back on dental, optical, physio appointments and more
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues
• In‑house mental health first aiders
• Pay reviews twice a year
• Annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Long‑service leave
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Professional development scheme
• Sponsorship of professional fees
• Two paid corporate social responsibility days

Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing your current salary, your expectations and why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.

We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.

Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format or need a different interview setting, please inform us and we will make the necessary arrangements.