Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Calibre Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning building services consultancy in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role involves technical delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration on diverse projects, including sustainability initiatives and educational facilities. Join a values-led practice committed to employee development and career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (option to buy 5 extra)

8% pension contribution

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Private healthcare scheme (optional)

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Death-in-service cover

Paid membership to professional institutions

Support with achieving Chartered status

Qualifications

• Chartered or working toward Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent).
• Strong background in mechanical building services.
• Knowledge of UK regulations and sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a small team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Focusing on technical delivery and team collaboration.
• Client interaction primarily led by the Director.

Skills

Technical design

Project delivery

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Role – Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services
Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 42000 – 55000 (Negotiable)

Overview

An award–winning building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their established team in Oxfordshire. You'll be working directly underneath an Associate Mechanical Engineer whilst overseeing a small team of Mechanical Engineer. With over 4 offices across the UK and investment plans to open more – it's a great opportunity to join an established, socially active business that's set for further growth. As a team you'll be working on a wide variety of projects some including:

• New–build and refurbished schools
• Care home modernisation
• Decarbonisation and sustainability projects with the heritage sector, targeting net zero by 2030

The role will focus on technical delivery and team collaboration, with client interaction primarily led by the Director, who brings in the majority of the work.

Role Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered or working toward Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent)
• Strong technical design background across mechanical building services
• Comfortable delivering projects from RIBA Stage 3 onwards
• Able to mentor junior engineers and support technical team growth
• Knowledge of UK regulations and sustainability targets
• Effective communicator and team player

Experience in the education or care sectors is desirable but not essential.

Training and Benefits

You'll be joining a consultancy committed to employee development, collaborative working, and long–term career growth. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy 5 extra days)
• 8% pension contribution
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Private healthcare scheme (optional)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Death–in–service cover
• Paid membership to professional institutions
• Support with achieving Chartered status

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a values–led practice, deliver meaningful projects, and grow into future leadership.

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