Senior Mechanical Engineer – Critical Systems

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in London seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems on complex projects including data centres and commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proven design consultancy experience, and strong project management skills. This role offers flexible working options and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Structured development and mentoring

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical design consultancy is required.
• Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
• Interest in high-performance buildings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and coordinate engineering activities.
• Produce and review designs and technical specifications.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical insights.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design consultancy

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering a wide variety of engineering and sustainability services, together with complementary specialisms, from locations across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa. With more than 1,200 experts across 29 global locations, all demonstrating a passion for designing innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that have a positive impact on people and the planet. They are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Critical Systems team, leading design and delivery of high-quality mechanical systems in an efficient and sustainable way on technically challenging projects across data centres, commercial buildings, and other complex infrastructure environments.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects and coordinate engineering activities to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Produce and review designs, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Attend client and site meetings, providing technical insight and proactive communication.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.

About You

• Technically capable and collaborative engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable, forward-thinking mechanical design.
• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards).
• Strong experience in mechanical building services design consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage projects and guide junior team members.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with great communication skills.
• An interest in high-performance buildings and critical environments (data centre experience a plus, but not essential—training provided).

Why Join

You’ll be part of a business that values:

• Creativity – thinking differently and designing better solutions.
• Collaboration – sharing ideas and building lasting relationships.
• Excellence – striving to exceed expectations on every project.
• Integrity – being honest, reliable, and kind in everything we do.

You’ll also enjoy

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Structured development and mentoring.
• Opportunities for chartership and continued learning.
• A genuinely supportive global workplace culture.