Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Details

Job Reference: HCC
621716

Salary Range: £47,430 - £52,735 per annum

Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of over 300 property professionals at Hampshire County Council. This role involves designing and managing the delivery of a wide range of projects across the Council's diverse property portfolio, including schools, libraries, care homes, museums, and historic buildings. You will lead mechanical design work, supervise site activities, and potentially manage junior engineers.

The role requires proficiency in HVAC, gas, and water services design, aligned with British Standards and CIBSE guidance. A relevant degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering Services and a commitment to achieving chartered status are essential.

As a Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer you will lead the design and delivery of building projects across Hampshire County Council’s portfolio, from schools and care homes to historic sites and country parks. You will manage capital works, planned maintenance, and improvement programmes, ensuring high‑quality mechanical design solutions that meet statutory and best practice standards.

• Supervise works on site and liaise with clients across various public services.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit local communities.
• Support and potentially line‑manage junior engineers.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of over 300 property professionals.

We need a qualified and experienced Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer with a strong background in designing and delivering mechanical building services projects. You must be proficient in HVAC, gas, and water systems design, with a sound understanding of British Standards, CIBSE guidance, and statutory regulations.

• A relevant accredited degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering Services.
• A commitment to achieving (or progressing towards) chartered status via CIBSE, IMechE, or similar.
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing varied projects, either independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• Experience supervising site works and, ideally, line‑managing junior engineers.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. We offer a modern, forward‑looking working environment with support, flexibility, and development opportunities.

• Hybrid working – based in Winchester with a hybrid arrangement consisting of office, site and home working.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working patterns such as part‑time, compressed hours, flexi leave, and accrued extra working hours.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave.
• Discounts for gyms, retailers, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres, theme parks, restaurants, and eye care.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally or formally.
• Part‑time work is considered (please state your preferred working pattern on your application).
• Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks for parents, carers, and people with protected characteristics.
• Support of a wider team that will value you and what you achieve.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Pack

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Andrew Howard, Delivery Manager – Universal Services

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.