Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: up to £70,000 DOE

Location: Watford, UK

Job Type: Permanent

We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established building services consultancy in Watford, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, strengthen client-facing skills and progress within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to mechanical design across projects from concept through to completion.
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.
• Support project delivery alongside senior team members.
• Attend design team meetings and develop client-facing experience.
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical reports.
• Carry out mechanical design calculations and technical assessments.
• Contribute to project coordination and technical decision-making.
• Support colleagues and collaborate across wider disciplines where required.
• Help ensure projects meet client briefs, technical requirements and company objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience within a UK MEP / Building Services Consultancy.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience across a range of building services sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design, including HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Experience using relevant mechanical design and calculation software.
• Good working knowledge of CAD and/or Revit
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• Ideally working towards Chartership with a recognised engineering institution.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical and project coordination skills.