Senior Mechanical Engineer: Sustainable Systems & Leadership

Brush Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSH Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across multiple projects, work with the Regional Director, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet programme and client requirements.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with BIM and Sustainability teams, and help develop engineers while ensuring compliance with building regulations and low‑carbon technologies.

Qualifications

• Honours or master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIBSE) is highly desirable.
• Extensive consultancy experience leading complex projects and client relationships.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting staff development.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, energy standards, and certification schemes.
• Understanding of renewable energy systems and low‑carbon technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP systems including heat pumps, geothermal, solar PV, and energy storage.
• Understanding of building automation, smart building technologies, and IoT integration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes in public and private sectors.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership and client engagement.
• Mentor engineers and support staff development.
• Collaborate with BIM and Sustainability teams to ensure high standards.
• Support delivery from briefing through handover with quality and schedule focus.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring engineers

Building regulations knowledge

Renewable energy systems

MEP systems knowledge

IoT integration

Project management

Whole life/embodied carbon analysis

Education

Honours/Master's degree

Chartered status desirable

Tools

Technical software

Job description

BRUSH Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across multiple projects, work with the Regional Director, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet programme and client requirements.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with BIM and Sustainability teams, and help develop engineers while ensuring compliance with building regulations and low‑carbon technologies.