Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

An established engineering design consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing North East team, with opportunities available in either Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees.

The consultancy provides professional design and advisory services across building services engineering, building performance, and low carbon design. They also offer specialist expertise in areas such as BIM and sustainable building solutions.

As a privately owned business, senior leadership remains actively involved in project delivery and maintains close relationships with clients throughout all stages of a project. The company prides itself on creating high-performing, comfortable, and energy-efficient environments while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture for its employees.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role within the building services team, contributing to both technical delivery and team development. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering mechanical design solutions, driving technical innovation, managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting the continued growth of the regional team.

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  Deliver mechanical building services designs from concept through to completion.
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  Manage and coordinate projects across multiple sectors.
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  Provide technical leadership and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.
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  Support project planning, resource allocation, and financial management.
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  Mentor and line manage graduate and apprentice engineers.
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  Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
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  Contribute to the development and performance of the wider project team.

Projects span a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and historic buildings across both public and private sector clients.

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  Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
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  A minimum of five years'' relevant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
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  Proven experience managing building services projects from concept through to completion.
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  Ability to manage project resources, including engineering teams, project programmes, and financial performance.
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  Experience mentoring or line managing graduate and apprentice engineers.
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  Proficiency with industry-standard calculation software and AutoCAD.
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  Revit experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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  Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution (such as CIBSE) is preferred, although candidates actively working towards chartership will also be considered.

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  Competitive salary and benefits package.
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  Flexible and hybrid working environment.
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  Early finish Fridays as part of a 36.25-hour working week.
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  Ongoing support for professional development and chartership progression.
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  Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding regional office.
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  Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
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  A collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision makers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing consultancy that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional development.

Please apply below or contact Mica Wightman at Calibre Search for more information about this position on (phone number removed).

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