Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (Healthcare)

Cento; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cento is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Leeds. You will lead mechanical designs for complex projects, with a focus on healthcare, and work to deliver efficient, compliant systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with electrical disciplines, and ensure designs meet energy and performance targets across both new-build and refurbishment schemes.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally in a consultancy.
• Experience delivering complex projects; healthcare and specialist ventilation is valuable.
• Understanding of BS/Regulations and energy-performance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design concepts, calculations, specs, drawings and schedules.
• Lead multidisciplinary design activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to translate briefs into designs.
• Monitor programmes, fees and quality to keep projects on track.
• Review technical work and perform design checks as part of peer reviews.
• Guide interfaces between mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Healthcare projects

Team leadership

Ventilation design

Building services knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered Engineer status (advantageous)

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

AutoCAD

Job description

Cento is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Leeds. You will lead mechanical designs for complex projects, with a focus on healthcare, and work to deliver efficient, compliant systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with electrical disciplines, and ensure designs meet energy and performance targets across both new-build and refurbishment schemes.