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