Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer

JP Engineering; Northfleet; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Northfleet is seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer to provide technical leadership and manage project deliveries. This full-time position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in building services engineering, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Join a forward-thinking team committed to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical building services engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and line management within the mechanical/electrical team.
• Oversee drawing production and ensure high quality.
• Foster strong relationships with industry contacts.
• Monitor project budgets and identify opportunities for additional fees.
• Manage team workload to meet project schedules.
• Identify risks and propose solutions.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical building services engineering

Technical knowledge

Leadership skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

Communication abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Proactive business development

Full UK driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Senior Building Services Engineer. Location: Northfleet (flexible working arrangements available). Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications. Reporting to: Technical Director / Associate Director / Associate.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and line management within the mechanical/electrical team, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects. Oversea drawing production—including schematics and engineering calculations—within agreed timescales, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Business Operations & Development: Foster strong relationships with industry contacts and promote the business when opportunities arise.
• Business Operations & Development: Monitor project budgets and identify opportunities for additional fees.
• Business Operations & Development: Manage team workload to meet project schedules.
• Business Operations & Development: Support senior management by identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Business Operations & Development: Seek and propose new business opportunities, subject to line manager approval.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Review and refine design processes in collaboration with process owners.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Produce schematics, elevations, and technical details using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Ensure all designs comply with UK engineering standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Perform and review engineering calculations.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Support project reviews and resolve technical issues to maintain timelines and quality.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Coordinate drawings with other disciplines, applying cross-functional engineering knowledge.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Stay up to date with relevant engineering and industry standards.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Communicate professionally with clients and external design team members during meetings and workshops.
• Design & Technical Delivery: Respond accurately and promptly to technical queries, RFIs, and technical submittals in line with approved products.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical building services engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy working on diverse and impactful projects. If you\'re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we\'d love to hear from you.