Senior Mechanical Engineer | Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight

Aldwych Consulting; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Leicester to lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects. You will work closely with owners and senior leadership, taking ownership of key projects and mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (4 office days, a 9-day fortnight) with a competitive salary (£65,000–£68,000+), a car allowance, private healthcare, and strong progression toward Associate Director and Director-level positions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.
• Proven ability to develop and nurture client relationships while delivering projects on time and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Leading the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Producing and reviewing detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Managing mechanical building services systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water, drainage).
• Designing and specifying plant room installations, heating and cooling systems, ventilation systems and associated mechanical services.
• Coordinating with electrical engineers, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings and representing the business professionally.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to intermediate and graduate engineers.
• Managing project workloads, deadlines and resources.
• Identifying opportunities to improve design processes and contribute to the mechanical team's development.
• Developing strong client relationships and supporting project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Job description

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Leicester to lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects. You will work closely with owners and senior leadership, taking ownership of key projects and mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (4 office days, a 9-day fortnight) with a competitive salary (£65,000–£68,000+), a car allowance, private healthcare, and strong progression toward Associate Director and Director-level positions.