Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services in Leicester

Energy Jobline ZR; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing building services team. You will lead mechanical design across diverse sectors, mentor junior engineers, deliver high-quality drawings and documentation, and support client relationships in a collaborative engineering environment.

The role focuses on sustainable, low-carbon design within a consultancy, requiring strong knowledge of HVAC systems, design software and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–4 years' post-qualification experience in building services design.
• Strong experience delivering mechanical design solutions within a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience with design software such as Revit, Relux/Dialux, Amtech or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering design delivery on selected projects.
• Collaborate 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

Mentoring junior engineers

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Revit

Relux / Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Job DescriptionA leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an 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: oRevit oRelux / Dialux oAmtech 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 engineersUnderstanding 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.