Senior Mechanical Engineer

Looking for more responsibility, greater project ownership and the opportunity to develop your career within an established engineering consultancy?

We're working with a well‑established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Inverness, offering an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer the opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of building services projects.

You’ll be involved throughout the design process, from initial concepts and technical development through to construction and completion, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on mechanical design with project responsibility, client interaction and supporting the development of junior engineers.

You’ll be responsible for managing and delivering mechanical building services designs across multiple projects, taking ownership of technical quality, project programmes and design coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical building services design across multiple projects, from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Developing mechanical design strategies, specifications, calculations and technical drawings
• Managing design programmes, project workloads and delivery deadlines
• Working directly with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Coordinating mechanical designs with other building services disciplines
• Reviewing technical work and supporting the development of junior engineers
• Attending design meetings and site visits, with involvement throughout construction and post-contract stages
• Maintaining design quality and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements

We’re keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineers who are comfortable taking responsibility for their own projects and contributing to wider design teams.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment
• Experience delivering mechanical designs through different RIBA stages
• Good technical knowledge of HVAC and associated mechanical building services systems
• Experience using relevant design software, such as Revit, CAD, Hevacomp or IES
• Confidence managing project workloads, deadlines and technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients and design teams
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Working towards chartered status would be advantageous.

You’ll be joining an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, working alongside experienced professionals on a range of building services projects. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop your technical and leadership experience and contribute to the continued development of the engineering team. Further details regarding the salary, benefits and working arrangements can be discussed during an initial confidential conversation.