Senior Mechanical Engineer: Building Systems & Delivery Lead

Connect2Luton; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Luton, on behalf of Luton Borough Council, invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical services design across new build and refurbishment projects within the Design & Project Delivery Team.

You will interpret client briefs, prepare mechanical budgets, drawings, and specifications; oversee tenders, site inspections, and commissioning; and ensure compliance with Part L1/L2, CDM regulations, and sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical services design for building projects, including new build and refurbishment.
• Ability to prepare budgets, drawings and specifications; evaluate tenders and manage technical quality.
• Knowledge of Part L1/L2 and sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mechanical design services for projects from small extensions to large developments.
• Interpret briefs, prepare budgets, CAD drawings, specifications and manage tenders.
• Inspect and commission mechanical installations; monitor on-site compliance and quality standards.
• Provide guidance to client departments and building managers, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assist with programme planning and production information with internal and external teams.
• Carry out site surveys and prepare technical reports on condition, capacity and life-cycle planning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Contract administration

Part L1/L2 calculations

Hevacomp software

Project coordination

Site surveys

CDM regulations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

Job description

Connect2Luton, on behalf of Luton Borough Council, invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical services design across new build and refurbishment projects within the Design & Project Delivery Team.

You will interpret client briefs, prepare mechanical budgets, drawings, and specifications; oversee tenders, site inspections, and commissioning; and ensure compliance with Part L1/L2, CDM regulations, and sustainability targets.