Senior Mechanical Engineer in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This full-time role involves mechanical building services design, with responsibilities including detailed drawing production and project management. A strong background in building services engineering is essential. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, alongside benefits such as a contributory pension, holiday allowances, and career support.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Support for study and professional qualifications

Early finish on Fridays

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Paid volunteer days

Career progression pathway

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ambition to develop both professionally and within the business.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical building services design across various sectors.
• Production of detailed drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Liaison with clients and project teams on technical matters.
• Project management and coordination activities.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Excellent communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EDSL TAS

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £40-50,000

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment are proud to represent a growing mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy who are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding building services team. The company delivers energy, sustainability, and building services design support across a wide range of developments and offers a collaborative, progressive working environment.

About the Role

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, providing design expertise, technical advice, and project support for both internal and external clients. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, technically strong, and eager to contribute to continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical building services design across sectors including commercial, industrial, medical, retail, extra‑care, residential, and mixed‑use developments
• Production of detailed drawings, reports, and specifications
• Liaison with clients and project teams on technical matters
• Project management and coordination activities
• Supplier and contractor management
• Promotion and integration of sustainable design principles
• Use of industry‑standard software tools
• Competency with EDSL TAS
• Strong understanding of British Standards, Codes of Practice, and other relevant guidance

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong, demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Collaborative team player
• Previous experience in building services design preferred
• Ambition to develop both professionally and within the business

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE)
• Understanding of sustainable design principles
• Full UK driving licence
• Engineering Council registration

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas office closure
• Support for study and professional qualifications
• Early finish on Fridays (2pm)
• Death in service benefit
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid volunteer days
• Clear, supported career progression pathway
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Company EV salary sacrifice scheme

We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.