Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Pharma Projects

Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a leading M+E Contractor that delivers bespoke, end-to-end solutions within the Pharma, Medical Technology, and Healthcare sectors. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of the senior team, ensuring technical excellence and commercial success in every project.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary design team to drive innovation and excellence.
• Overseeing the development of design solutions that align with programme and budget requirements.
• Acting as the primary client contact until the construction team is appointed and fostering strong collaborations with consultants.
• Ensuring designs are fully compliant with required details at each stage, proactively advising Directors on challenges.
• Managing client change requests effectively, including cost and timeline considerations.
• Leading coordination meetings and advocating for the use of innovative tools like Revizto and M-Files.
• Clearly communicating project progress and design details across all teams.
• Ensuring timely distribution of high-quality design information and securing client approvals before proceeding to the next stage.
• Conducting buildability reviews and capturing decisions that enhance efficiency and value.
• Understanding CDM tasks and working with the Principal Designer Representative to uphold safety standards.
• Participating in project reviews to showcase compliance and celebrate successes.
• Supporting the development of junior engineers while maintaining records of competencies.
• Ensuring that final design solutions are technically sound, compliant, and aligned with client and legislative requirements.

About You

• A proven track record as a Design Engineer
• Strong knowledge of construction solutions and finishes for pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities.
• Experience creating commercial designs and providing innovative solutions.
• A qualification in Building Studies, ideally at least HNC level.
• An understanding of Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Public Health Design.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Revizto, IES, M-Files, and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience designing and coordinating turnkey projects, including Construction, HVAC, Mechanical, and Electrical works in pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with ISO19650 (UK BIM Framework), ISO9001:2015 quality systems, and CDM regulations.
• Strong client liaison and communication skills.
• A passion for personal, professional, and organisational development.

The Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline, including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear