Sr Mechanical Engineer

Ian Banham & Associates (IBA); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Banham & Associates (IBA) in the Manchester area is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of building services and MEP systems. The role combines technical leadership with client liaison and multidisciplinary coordination.

You will produce and review CAD drawings, perform calculations, prepare specifications and reports, mentor junior engineers, and support site activities such as inspections and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in consultancy or construction environments, ideally within building services or MEP.
• Knowledge of UK and international standards, codes, and sustainable design principles.
• Chartered status an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAD design, modeling, and documentation.
• Experience in machine design and R&D for mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for building projects.
• Produce and review mechanical designs and CAD drawings.
• Perform technical calculations and contribute to specifications and reports.
• Manage project deliverables and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support site activities such as inspections and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building services

MEP systems

CAD tools

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Company Description Ian Banham & Associates (IBA) is an independent consultancy firm delivering high-quality MEP engineering services to the built environment, currently operating across the Middle East. The team combines deep knowledge of Gulf region conditions and practices with extensive international construction industry experience. IBA provides client-focused, integrated services and collaborates closely with specialists in façade, fire, building physics, environmental, and sustainability engineering. The firm is committed to practical, quality-driven, and cost-effective design solutions grounded in best practice and a strong openness to innovation.
Role Description This full-time Sr Mechanical Engineer role is a hybrid position based in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom, with flexibility for some work from home. The Sr Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of mechanical systems for building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, client requirements, and MEP coordination. Day-to-day responsibilities include producing and reviewing mechanical designs and CAD drawings, performing technical calculations, and contributing to specifications and reports. The role involves managing project deliverables, liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and supporting site activities such as inspections and commissioning. The Sr Mechanical Engineer will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to research and development of innovative solutions, and support continuous improvement of design processes.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in building services and MEP systems.
• Candidates should possess skills in Machine Design and Research and Development (R&D) for mechanical components and systems.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for mechanical design, modeling, and documentation.
• Candidates should possess Project Management skills including planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in consultancy or construction environments, ideally within building services or MEP engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant UK and international standards, codes, and sustainable design principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered or working toward chartered status with a recognized engineering institution is an advantage.