Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Tozer Associates; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Tozer Associates is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to lead complex HVAC projects in healthcare and education sectors. The role offers hybrid work with three days in the office and two from home, enabling you to balance project delivery with flexibility.

You will own projects from concept to construction, mentor junior engineers, and participate in client briefings and design reviews while staying connected to site progress.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in building services design.
• Strong ability to run projects independently and make key decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical design projects from concept to construction and ensure high standards.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers to support talent development.
• Attend client briefings, design team meetings, and oversee site progress to stay close to on-site action.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Job description

Lead complex mechanical design projects in critical sectors like healthcare and education while taking control of your time with hybrid working and top-tier benefits.

With three days in the office and two from home, you can focus on delivering advanced HVAC solutions for challenging environments like hospitals and laboratories. These are the kind of projects that push your expertise and keep you at the cutting edge of building services design.

When you're on-site, you've got everything you need close at hand: a private coffee shop, showers and secure bike storage. Plus, with easy transport links, getting there won't be a headache.

You'll also benefit from a strong management system that supports your development, with clear paths to senior leadership and ongoing training to keep your skills sharp.

And the extras? A 6% pension, life insurance, private healthcare, gym membership and an electric car scheme. All designed to give you peace of mind and a better work-life balance.

What you'll do

You'll take ownership of mechanical design projects, shaping them with your ideas and expertise. From concept to construction, you'll run projects independently, making sure they meet the highest standards.

Passing on your knowledge is just as important, so you'll mentor junior and intermediate engineers, helping to develop the next generation of talent. You'll also stay close to the action by attending client briefings, design team meetings and overseeing site progress.

What you’ll need

• At least five years of experience in building services design
• The confidence to run projects independently and make key decisions
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and teams

About the company

A well-known industry name with over 80 years of experience, the company operates in recession-proof sectors like healthcare, pharmaceutical and education. With low staff turnover and fast decision-making, you'll be part of a team that supports your long-term career growth.