Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 – £52,000

A multi-disciplinary building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham office. This is a key role within an established team, offering the opportunity to lead mechanical design on a variety of technically complex and sustainability-focused projects.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, and zero-carbon developments. You will be responsible for leading mechanical aspects of projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead mechanical engineering design from feasibility to construction stages

* Act as Project Leader on selected schemes and support senior staff across others

* Produce high-quality mechanical designs, specifications, reports and calculations

* Attend and contribute to client and design team meetings

* Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions

* Guide and support junior engineers with technical and project delivery

* Assist with client presentations and project delivery strategy

* Contribute to a culture of continuous technical improvement and innovation

Key Requirements

* Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or HNC/HND with relevant experience)

* Minimum 3–4 years' experience in mechanical design within the built environment

* Strong knowledge of building services regulations and relevant British/European Standards

* Proficiency in design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Relux/Dialux, Amtech, and Microsoft Office

* Experience working with or awareness of HTMs, HV/LV systems, and renewable technologies

* Understanding of low-carbon and sustainable design principles

* Chartered status or working towards professional membership (e.g. CIBSE)

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Agile and flexible working arrangements

* Career development opportunities and support for professional progression

* Involvement in technically challenging, high-profile projects

* Generous annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional days

* Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay schemes

* Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle scheme

* Team social events, charity involvement, and wellbeing initiatives