Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Scotland

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote

Location:

Home-Based - Scotland Region
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE
Employment:
Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern:
Fully Remote / Flexible Working
 
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and respected M&E building services consultancy seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work remotely from home, supporting projects and clients across Scotland.
 
The consultancy specialises in delivering mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, with a particular focus on supporting major clients operating within the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sectors.
Projects typically have design periods ranging from one to several months, offering a varied and technically challenging workload across different buildings, systems and operational environments.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer looking for a fully home-based role, offering flexibility, technical variety and the opportunity to contribute to important public sector projects within an established, employee-owned consultancy.

The Role
As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs, including calculations, technical assessments, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
Working remotely across Scotland, you will collaborate with clients, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders to develop practical, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
 
Develop and deliver detailed mechanical building services designs from initial concept through to project delivery.
Produce mechanical calculations, technical reports, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models and specifications.
Design and assess mechanical systems in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice.
Liaise with clients, contractors, project teams and external stakeholders throughout the design process.
Attend and contribute to technical meetings, design reviews and project discussions.
Ensure design deliverables meet the required technical, quality and programme standards.
Identify potential design issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical, compliant and well integrated.
Manage workloads independently and deliver projects to agreed deadlines while working remotely.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing reliable engineering support across the Scotland region.  Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
 
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification. Candidates who have progressed through the practical side of the industry with recognised academic qualifications will also be considered.
A minimum of five years' relevant mechanical building services design experience.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems and design principles.
Experience producing detailed designs, calculations, drawings, technical reports and specifications.
A good understanding of relevant legislation, British Standards, regulations and industry guidance.
Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.  Essential Technical Knowledge

Experience with the following mechanical building services systems is required:
 
LTHW and MTHW heating systems.
Domestic hot and cold water systems.
Natural gas systems.
Ventilation systems.
Comfort…