Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: DOE
Location: Birmingham Start Date: Immediate/ASAP

A well-established building services consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. The company delivers high-quality mechanical, electrical and environmental design solutions across a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, retail and mixed-use developments.
The successful candidate will play a key role within a multi-disciplinary team, providing technical leadership, design expertise, and project support from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver detailed mechanical designs across a variety of building types.
- Prepare drawings, technical reports and specifications to a high standard.
- Liaise directly with clients, design teams and contractors on technical matters.
- Manage project coordination, supplier engagement and contractor monitoring.
- Promote and integrate sustainable design principles within all projects.
- Utilise relevant design software and tools to deliver accurate and efficient designs.
- Maintain a strong understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practices.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
- Proven experience in mechanical design within building services.
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- Experience using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and TAS (advantageous).
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

- Chartered or working towards membership with CIBSE or similar professional body.
- Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles.
- Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

This business offers a supportive, progressive environment focused on professional growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:

- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave, including paid Christmas shutdown.
- Professional training and qualification support.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme.
- Volunteering days and community engagement opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work and EV salary sacrifice schemes.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in their career and work on a diverse portfolio of sustainable, high-quality building projects.