Senior Mechanical Engineer

RGB Recruitment seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an independent building services consultancy in Bristol. This full-time post offers a salary of £49,000 to £63,000, dependent on experience, with hybrid working available. The successful candidate will join a ten-person team, enjoying direct access to directors and varied projects across commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, hotel, leisure and infrastructure sectors. Schemes range from refurbishments and plant replacements to major developments exceeding £50m.

Applicants should demonstrate strong mechanical design skills within building services, the ability to manage projects independently and confidence liaising with clients and stakeholders. The position suits an experienced engineer seeking broader responsibility within a close-knit consultancy.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Bristol Salary: £49,000-£63,000, depending on experience Working Arrangements:
Hybrid working available

An independent building services consultancy based in Bristol is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team. The business works across a broad mix of sectors, including commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, hotel and leisure, and infrastructure. Its project portfolio covers everything from smaller refurbishment schemes and plant replacements through to major developments valued at £50m+. The team currently consists of 10 people, offering a close-knit working environment with direct access to the directors and plenty of variety in the work.

It's a good opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in the technical side of projects and having a visible impact on their delivery.

The consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who can take ownership of projects while remaining hands-on with mechanical design. You'll be working across a varied portfolio, managing projects from initial surveys and feasibility through to detailed design, tender and construction support. This will include refurbishment and plant replacement work, fit-outs and larger building projects. Alongside the design work, you'll have regular contact with clients, coordinate with other disciplines and help ensure projects are delivered to the required standard and within agreed timescales.

This isn't a role aimed at someone looking to move straight into a purely managerial position. The preference is for an experienced engineer who enjoys the technical work, can manage projects independently and is comfortable dealing directly with clients.

• Lead the mechanical design of building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, hot and cold water, drainage and associated controls.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, schematics and technical reports.
• Take responsibility for projects from initial surveys and feasibility through design, tender, construction support and handover.
• Manage several projects at different stages, keeping track of deadlines, resources and fee allowances.
• Build and maintain client relationships, attending meetings and providing practical technical advice.
• Survey existing installations and advise on refurbishment, plant replacement and opportunities to improve energy performance.
• Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, architects, structural engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Review contractor submissions and tender returns, respond to technical queries and undertake site inspections.
• Check design work and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work closely with the directors and wider team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when needed.