Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Great Stukeley

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Solihull, Birmingham, Leeds, Huntington, Nottingham or Leicester
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full Time

Hours:

36.25 hours per week

The Company

An established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

The business provides mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector projects.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and research-led design, the consultancy works collaboratively with clients to deliver technically challenging solutions that support both project requirements and wider net-zero objectives. With over 240 employees across 12 locations in the UK, Poland and India, the business offers a strong platform for technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a key role within the team, working with a high degree of autonomy across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for mechanical engineering delivery, lead selected projects and provide guidance to more junior members of the team.

The role will include:

Acting as Project Leader on selected projects
Working as part of larger multidisciplinary project teams
Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of projects from inception through to completion
Attending client and project meetings and delivering presentations where required
Developing strong relationships with existing clients and supporting opportunities for repeat business
Providing technical leadership and helping to maintain high standards of mechanical engineering delivery
Producing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and design information
Producing design calculations and supporting junior engineers with their calculations
Working collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines
Contributing to technically challenging projects across a range of sectors
Supporting the development of more junior members of the team
Ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales
Requirements

The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have:

A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
HNC/HND candidates with suitable mechanical building services design experience will also be considered
Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status
A minimum of 3-4 years' post-qualification experience in building services design
Strong experience within mechanical building services design
Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant mechanical design software

Experience with Revit is desirable
Knowledge of British and European Standards and relevant Building Regulations
Knowledge of HTMs would be beneficial
Professional membership of CIBSE or a relevant professional body is desirable
Good understanding of sustainable building design and renewable technologies
Working knowledge of BREEAM
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
A proactive approach with a willingness to develop existing and new technical skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate confidently with clients
What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Agile working environment
Excellent career and progression opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy and sell leave
Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
Interesting and technically challenging projects
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Eye care vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Team building activities
Opportunities to participate in charitable, client and community initiatives
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you'll have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of projects.

You'll work across a diverse project portfolio, develop client relationships, contribute to technically challenging designs and support the development of junior engineers. The role also provides a clear platform for continued professional development and progression towards senior leadership.

If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment - (url removed)

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