Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

About the Company

They are a leading independent Building Services (MEP) Design Consultancy delivering creative, sustainable and energy-efficient engineering solutions from concept through to project completion for national contractors, developers and end-user clients across the UK.

With an impressive portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) projects valued at up to £80 million, They continue to expand our team as demand for thier expertise grows across a diverse range of sectors.

Our Client are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join thier  growing Leeds office and play a key role in delivering innovative, technically robust building services solutions on a wide variety of prestigious projects.

The successful candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of Mechanical Building Services Design, together with the ability to think creatively, solve engineering challenges and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide Mechanical Design and technical expertise in supporting project delivery.

Working closely with Project Leaders and the wider multidisciplinary design team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence, professionalism and client service.

You will represent the company both internally and externally, ensuring engineering solutions are practical, innovative and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Produce high-quality, well-considered mechanical design solutions.

Work collaboratively with internal and external project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Contribute to and follow established Quality Assurance (QA) procedures to maintain the technical accuracy and presentation of all project deliverables.

Work alongside Project Leaders and Senior Engineers to establish project programmes, resource requirements and delivery milestones.

Support projects through all RIBA stages from concept to completion.

Project Leadership

Lead by example through professionalism, commitment and technical excellence.

Provide guidance and mentoring to Graduate, Junior and Trainee Engineers.

Take ownership of design elements under your control to ensure efficient and successful project outcomes.

Continuously develop your technical knowledge and apply industry best practice throughout project delivery.

Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Technical Standards

Carry out mechanical building services design calculations.

Produce detailed drawings, specifications and technical reports.

Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.

Work closely with BIM and digital delivery teams to produce coordinated design information.

Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues.

Apply innovative engineering solutions and the latest industry developments.

Ensure Quality Assurance procedures are followed throughout every stage of project delivery.

Candidate Profile

Essential

Degree qualified in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant experience within a UK Building Services (MEP) Design Consultancy.

Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical Building Services Design.

Experience producing mechanical design calculations, specifications and technical reports.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong organisational and project delivery skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartership.

Membership of CIBSE or another relevant professional institution.

Experience working within BIM environments.

Experience delivering sustainable and low-carbon building services solutions.

Typical Project Portfolio

Projects are delivered across all RIBA stages, including:

RIBA Stage 0–2 – Strategic Definition, Brief Development and Concept Design

RIBA Stage 3 – Spatial Coordination, Developed Design and Tender Documentation

RIBA Stage 4 – Technical Design

RIBA Stage 5 – Construction Support, Site Inspections and Snagging

RIBA Stage 6 – Handover and Project Close-Out

Typical sectors include:

Education (including Department for Education schools)

Colleges

Universities

High-Rise Residential

Commercial Developments

Stadia

Healthcare

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Building Services Consultancy with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and project delivery.

You will work alongside experienced engineers on prestigious projects, enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and play an important role in the continued growth of the Leeds office.

If you are looking to further develop your career within a collaborative and ambitious consultancy, we would be delighted to hear from you.