Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (19% Pension)
Your new company
This role offers one of the most competitive overall financial packages currently available within the building services engineering sector.
With a salary of £47,000-£60,000 and pension contributions of over 19%, the overall remuneration exceeds many traditional private-sector building services design roles.
You will be joining a well-established private-sector organisation delivering building services design and property consultancy services through long-term public-sector partnerships.
Working within a multidisciplinary in-house team, you will collaborate with M&E engineers, architects, structural engineers and specialist consultants to deliver technically robust and sustainable building solutions across a range of public-sector projects.
The organisation offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with strong professional development opportunities and a stable pipeline of projects.
Your new role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical building services designs across a variety of public-sector projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of technically robust, energy-efficient and maintainable building services solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Working within a multidisciplinary team to develop mechanical building services designs aligned with client briefs, budgets and project programmes
* Leading the mechanical aspects of projects and ensuring compliance with building regulations and industry standards
* Producing concept and detailed mechanical designs with a focus on energy efficiency, lifecycle performance and ease of maintenance
* Undertaking site surveys, feasibility assessments and technical reviews
* Providing professional advice on HVAC, public health systems, heating, cooling and ventilation strategies
* Supporting and mentoring colleagues to maintain high technical and design standards
* Assisting with project financial reporting and forecasting
* Contributing to the improvement of processes, design quality and project outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience in mechanical building services engineering (HVAC, public health or low-carbon systems)* Strong collaboration skills for working with M&E, architectural and structural teams
* Proven experience delivering mechanical design within building services projects
* Ability to manage complex projects including budgets and project delivery responsibilities
* HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or willingness to work towards it
* Strong customer focus and a drive to improve building performance and user outcomes
* Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy project environment
* Up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, legislation and sustainability standards
* Understanding of RIBA stages, mechanical design principles and building services technologies
What you'll get in return
* £47,000-£60,000 salary, depending on experience* Exceptional pension contributions (19%+) – a major highlight of this role* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays* Flexible working options* A friendly and supportive team environment* Access to a wide range of wellbeing, health and social initiativesWhat you need to do now
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