Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £55,000

Join our Birmingham team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role centres on driving the technical delivery of mechanical outputs for the Mechanical & Electrical team. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the work of intermediate, assistant and trainee engineers, ensuring all technical drawings, specifications and schedules fully convey design requirements while meeting strict company standards and Quality Assurance procedures.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects from initial site surveys and feasibility through to the production of tender packages, commissioning and final testing.

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester and Birmingham, delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting and more. Our purpose is positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference for our clients, end users, our people and the planet.

• Interpret client requirements and statutory obligations to design comprehensive building services.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including calculation files and correspondence.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, company procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design team members as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare detailed specifications, drawings and schedules for all mechanical and electrical services to convey design requirements clearly.
• Review and verify design work, including that completed by Engineers and Assistant Engineers.
• Conduct site surveys, commissioning and testing as required.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, tender documents and contract arrangements.
• Attend project and technical meetings.

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Membership of CIBSE or equivalent, or a proven depth of technical competence commensurate with a senior engineering position.
• Experience in checking design work undertaken by intermediate and junior engineers to maintain high output standards.
• Ability to produce comprehensive mechanical specifications, calculation files and schedules that comply with all relevant regulations.
• A track record of coordinating with internal and external design team members to ensure a multi‑disciplinary approach to project delivery.
• Ability to assist with budget estimates and cost planning to support the commercial success of project work.
• Experience in passing on design knowledge to colleagues and supporting the professional development of more junior staff.

Competitive package:
We understand that top talent deserves top compensation and offer a highly competitive package that reflects your skills and experience.

Career development:
We're committed to helping you grow and excel in your career. Join us and you'll have access to excellent career development opportunities.

Modern consultancy, endless opportunities:
Our friendly and modern multi‑disciplinary construction consultancy is dedicated to delighting our clients. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact.

Hybrid working:
Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working with the potential to work from office and home.

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am‑4.15pm, 36.25 hours per week)
• Hybrid working potential
• Medicash health plan – money back on dental, optical, physio appointments and more
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues
• In‑house mental health first aiders
• Pay reviews twice a year
• Annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Long‑service leave
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Professional…