Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, focusing on building services for healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and other sectors.

You will deliver high-quality mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and build strong client relationships in a collaborative environment. The role covers concept through completion, with emphasis on sustainable, low-carbon solutions and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3–4 years' post-qualification experience within building services design.
• Strong experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience using design software such as Revit, Relux / Dialux, Amtech or equivalent engineering software.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and renewable technologies.
• Experience working with BREEAM requirements would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical building services design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering design delivery on selected projects.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage mechanical design elements from concept through to completion.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Carry out engineering calculations and support technical reviews.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to presentations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Maintain and improve technical standards within the engineering team.
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable and low‑carbon engineering solutions.

Skills

HVAC design

Building services

Client liaison

Collaborative teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Relux

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing building services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to work on technically challenging projects across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality mechanical design solutions, supporting project delivery, mentoring junior engineers and developing strong client relationships within a collaborative engineering environment.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will

• Lead the mechanical engineering design delivery on selected projects
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Manage mechanical design elements from concept through to completion
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
• Carry out engineering calculations and support technical reviews
• Attend client meetings and contribute to presentations
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers
• Maintain and improve technical standards within the engineering team
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable and low‑carbon engineering solutions

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3–4 years' post‑qualification experience within building services design
• Strong experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
• Experience using design software such as Revit, Relux / Dialux, Amtech or equivalent engineering software
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and renewable technologies
• Experience working with BREEAM requirements would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical building services design

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
• CIBSE / IMechE membership
• Experience working on complex projects across multiple sectors
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles would be beneficial

You must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship to be considered for this role.