Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer

Human Capital Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in City Of London is seeking a Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer to lead building services projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers full autonomy over projects, a hybrid working pattern, and a stylish office environment. Candidates should have at least 8 years' experience in building services design, particularly in HVAC for residential or mixed-use projects. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Stylish office with views

Secure bike storage

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in building services design.
• Currently working for a consultancy designing relevant projects.
• Proven ability in leading projects and managing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and site meetings.
• Design innovative mechanical building services.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.
• Manage project profitability and compliance.

Skills

Building services design

HVAC systems

Project management

Mentoring

Client interaction

Job description

Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer - To £72K + Package

Wondering when the next project will land?

Enjoy working on high-rise residential and hotel projects?

This multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy has a confirmed order book for the next 12 months and continues to secure all its work via repeat business.

It's a business built on trust and flexibility.

You'll have the autonomy to lead projects your way, but also the structure and support to keep growing.

No unnecessary red tape, no endless sign-offs, just a team of experienced hands‑on MEP Engineers that genuinely enjoy what they do.

Due to growth, they are looking for a Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer to lead projects from RIBA stages 2 - 4 and take some of the pressure off the Associates and Director.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll have full autonomy over your projects and enjoy a hybrid working pattern of 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home.

You'll work in a stylish, top‑floor office with views across London with modern breakout areas, lightning‑fast internet, secure bike storage, showers, and a proper kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend client and site meetings.
• Design innovative mechanical building services, including HVAC and above‑ground water services.
• Coordinate MEP services across design teams and disciplines.
• Integrate renewable and low‑carbon energy systems into building designs.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules for HVAC systems.
• Review RFIs, technical submittals, and contractor design information.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate mechanical engineers
• Manage project profitability, ensuring designs meet programme and budget targets.
• Ensure your designs comply with CIBSE guidelines, British Standards, and client‑specific requirements such as CP1.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience in building services design, i.e., HVAC
• Currently working for a consultancy, designing residential, hotel, or mixed‑use projects.
• Proven ability in leading projects and managing a few Intermediate Engineers
• Able to work in the UK, without the need to be sponsored