Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Careermakers are recruiting an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a building services engineering business in Liverpool. The role covers mechanical services design and technical support through project delivery, with responsibility for design coordination, technical documentation and stakeholder liaison.

• Competitive salary, dependent on level of experience and capabilities
• Company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Private health insurance through Aviva, generally available after 12 months of employment.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Necessary training provided to support you in the role.
• On–site parking, EV charging and a fully equipped kitchen.

This position combines hands–on mechanical building services design with technical coordination throughout project delivery. You will work with internal teams, clients, sub–suppliers, architects and other stakeholders, supporting projects from design development through site implementation.

• Provide technical support in weekly meetings with both in–house teams and clients.
• Collaborate closely with clients and sub–suppliers to support smooth project delivery alongside the Project Manager.
• Participate in design reviews and oversee technical documentation.
• Support site processes to help ensure project designs are accurately implemented.
• Specify and procure project materials in line with engineering standards.
• Undertake project planning.
• Design mechanical services, HVAC and public health installations.
• Compile specifications for mechanical services and installations.
• Ensure coordination between specifications and drawings, including drawing production using CAD and Revit.
• Support estimating, cost control and technical submissions.
• Compile project reports and conceptual design studies.
• Liaise with architects, clients and other stakeholders to coordinate mechanical requirements with other disciplines.
• Support thermal and energy modelling when up to speed; existing experience is preferred.
• Contribute to sustainable design, management and lead design activities.
• Participate in project handover meetings with the sales team, provide input for sales quotes and resolve build queries for workshop and site projects.
• Share best practice across projects to support continuous improvement.

• Degree in Building Services or a relevant field preferred
• Building Services qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent
• Tangible experience of working within the building services industry.
• Strong understanding of building services regulations and guidance.
• CAD and Revit experience.

• Professional Registration preferred.
• Existing thermal and energy modelling experience preferred.

The preference is for the role to be fully office–based in Liverpool. Some flexibility for hybrid working could be considered, where required.