Senior Mechanical Engineer – Low-Carbon Building Services

Centrica plc; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/ car allowance provided

Job summary

Centrica Business Solutions in Salford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead delivery of low-carbon building services, developing sustainable, zero-carbon mechanical designs and overseeing installation with clients.

You will design and integrate low-carbon technologies, produce documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant systems while advancing the UK's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Engineering Council–accredited honours degree (CIBSE, IET, or IMechE), or an HNC in a relevant discipline with a commitment to further professional development
• Working towards, or already achieved, IEng or CEng professional registration
• Experience across site surveys and inspections, solution development, building services design, client and design team meetings, snagging and commissioning of systems

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality mechanical engineering documentation, including specifications, schedules, and technical reports
• Carry out pipework sizing calculations for LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS, steam, gas, flues, compressed air, and specialist systems
• Perform ductwork sizing calculations
• Size mechanical plant and equipment, including pumps, boilers, CHP units, heat pumps, chillers, etc.
• Undertake heat gain and heat loss calculations
• Develop heating and cooling load profiles
• Carry out thermal modelling and system performance analysis
• Produce BMS system descriptions and control strategies
• Participate in HAZOP and LOPA studies
• Conduct DSEAR assessments
• Complete PED calculations and prepare associated compliance documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing experience

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering Council accredited honours degree

HNC with commitment to professional development

IEng or CEng registration

Job description

Centrica Business Solutions in Salford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead delivery of low-carbon building services, developing sustainable, zero-carbon mechanical designs and overseeing installation with clients.

You will design and integrate low-carbon technologies, produce documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant systems while advancing the UK's energy transition.