Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Search Consultancy Ltd; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied project portfolio

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to UK/European projects

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across a diverse portfolio.

You will engage clients, coordinate with architects and other disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure projects meet time and budget targets while adhering to UK/European standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mechanical Building Services design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other design disciplines.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage project programmes, resources, and deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior engineering team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK and European standards and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

IESVE

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing Building Services consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, and education sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to take ownership of projects, lead design delivery, and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams on high–profile developments.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading projects from concept through to completion, delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical building services designs. You will play a key role in client engagement, project coordination, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other design disciplines.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage project programmes, resources, and deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior engineering team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK and European standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Mechanical Building Services design.
• Strong background working across sectors such as commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, and education.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Proficient in:Hevacomp,IESVE,AutoCAD,Revit (3D)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical and problem–solving abilities.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering preferred; alternative qualifications with relevant experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a varied and challenging project portfolio.
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to prestigious UK and European projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

No VISA sponsorship for this position

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.