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Senior mechanical engineer

Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: -45,000 - -60,000 (dependent on experience)



Overview

A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic teams in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of building services projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement, while contributing to the development of cutting-edge, low-carbon designs.



Benefits

  • Competitive salary ranging from -45,000 to -60,000, dependent on experience.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family.
  • Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Structured career progression opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.
  • Comprehensive mentoring and support to achieve Chartered Engineer status.


Day-to-Day

  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
  • Develop detailed mechanical designs, specifications, and reports.
  • Attend project meetings and provide technical input to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Support the development of innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions for clients.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.


Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design process across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
  • Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver on time and within budget.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
  • Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
  • Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.


Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
  • Proven experience in leading projects and managing engineering teams.
  • Membership of CIBSE (or actively working towards membership).
  • Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
    • Heating and cooling load calculations.
    • Low-carbon and sustainable design solutions, including heat pumps and renewables.
    • Domestic water services and public health design.
    • BMS integration and controls coordination.
    • Plantroom design and equipment selection.
  • Proficiency in CAD and BIM software.

If you are a motivated and experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step!