Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Sustainable Building Design

Pertemps TM; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects focused on sustainability and heritage. You will guide the design process from concept to handover, working with clients and technical teams to produce energy-efficient solutions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of mechanical design experience, particularly in education or healthcare sectors, and is proficient in industry-standard tools like Revit and AutoCAD. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible / hybrid working

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career progression support

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consultancy experience delivering mechanical design.
• Experience in education, commercial, healthcare, or heritage projects.
• Chartered (CEng / MCIBSE) or working toward chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from RIBA Stage 2 to handover.
• Collaborate with clients and architects to create energy-efficient solutions.
• Oversee technical documentation and support construction activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects focused on sustainability and heritage. You will guide the design process from concept to handover, working with clients and technical teams to produce energy-efficient solutions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of mechanical design experience, particularly in education or healthcare sectors, and is proficient in industry-standard tools like Revit and AutoCAD. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional growth opportunities.