Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Low-Carbon Energy & Building Services

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 Days Office Based)

Salary:
Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Senior Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing specialist consultancy at the forefront of the UK's low-carbon energy transition?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established and rapidly expanding engineering consultancy delivering innovative heat pump, HVAC and low-carbon heating and cooling projects across the UK.

This is far more than a traditional design role. You'll become a key member of the senior leadership team, helping to shape technical direction, mentor the next generation of engineers, influence business growth and lead the delivery of complex engineering projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the design and delivery of innovative low-carbon energy and HVAC projects
Acting as the senior technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders
Owning engineering outputs from concept through to commissioning and operational support
Overseeing mechanical systems design, HVAC equipment selection, heat loss/gain calculations and plantroom layouts
Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of engineers
Driving technical excellence, quality assurance and best practice across projects
Supporting project planning, programme management and client engagement

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years' experience within mechanical building services, HVAC, renewable energy or low-carbon heating systems
Demonstrable expertise in building heat loss and heat gain calculations, HVAC system design, equipment sizing, and the application of systems hydraulics and thermodynamics within complex mechanical engineering projects
Client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships
Experience leading projects and supporting more junior engineer
Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

Why Join?

Work on technically challenging, industry-leading low-carbon energy projects
Join a collaborative engineering business where your expertise will have real influence
Clear progression into Principal Engineer and wider strategic leadership positions
Genuine opportunity to shape company standards, processes and technical direction
Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension Scheme
Hybrid Working
Be part of a business contributing directly to the UK's net-zero ambitions