Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their reputable consultancy. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You will be responsible for designing and specifying mechanical systems, managing projects from inception to completion, and mentoring junior engineers. With strong technical guidance from senior management, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development and innovation. Join a forward-thinking team that rewards dedication with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays

5% pension

Private healthcare

Yearly salary reviews

Yearly bonus

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in design consultancy or similar environment.
• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of Mechanical Building Services systems.
• Manage projects through various RIBA stages.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

Report Writing

Client Presentations

Technical Standards Knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE/IET)

Tools

IES Thermal Modelling Package

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

Our client are a local Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineering Consultancy with an excellent reputation for the quality of work they produce. Their technical expertise and successful project delivery has allowed them to grow rapidly and become one of the most reputable firms in the industry. Our client have strong projects wins across the healthcare, education and commercial, MOD sectors. Services range from detailed design, TTD, dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, technical advisory work and more. They are currently open to an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) and will consider various grades. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career to join a highly thought of consultancy, receiving technical guidance from very experienced senior management.


Role

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems.
• Preparation and review of documentation eg designs, specifications, assessment reports, survey reports.
• Carry out (managing of others) in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, CAD, IES, in house developed tools tec,
• Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works
• Implementation of detailed surveys of mechanical services and equipment to establish status of the existing installations and gain sufficient information to recommend new/upgrade design proposal
• Running entire projects from a technical design and client perspective
• Fee proposals (depending on level)
• Assisting with the development of junior engineers
• Report and technical note writing

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Ideally chartered or working towards this with CIBSE or IET.
• Minimum 5-10 years experience working in a design consultancy or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients.
• Experience managing projects through various RIBA stages
• Commercial involvement through fee bids, tenders, management of finances
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards, able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools such as IES thermal modelling package, Microscoft packages, CAD

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 public
• 5% pension
• Private healthcare
• Yearly salary reviews
• Yearly bonus

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.