Senior Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Birmingham, United Kingdom

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Birmingham team. In this role you will drive the technical delivery of mechanical output for our Mechanical & Electrical team, leading intermediate, assistant and trainee engineers and ensuring all technical drawings, specifications and schedules meet company and QA standards.

• 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 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 checking design work undertaken by intermediate and junior engineers.
• Ability to produce comprehensive mechanical specifications, calculation files and schedules that comply with all relevant regulations.
• Track record of coordinating with internal and external design team members to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to project delivery.
• Ability to assist with budget estimates and cost planning to support the commercial success of project work.
• Experience passing on design knowledge to colleagues and supporting the professional development of more junior staff.

• Flexible working hours with core hours 10am–4.15pm on a 36.25‑hour week.
• Hybrid working (office and home).
• Medicash health plan for dental, optical, physio 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 plus bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Buy/sell annual leave.
• Long‑service leave.
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched).
• Sponsorship of professional fees.
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days.

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.

We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.

Example:
If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format or need a different interview setting, please inform us and we will make the necessary arrangements.