Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in London, Greater London

An established Building Services Consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential, and education sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. You will lead schemes from concept through to completion, working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering innovative and sustainable building services solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects across all RIBA stages.
• Design and specify HVAC, public health, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Produce design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, architects, contractors, and other consultants.
• Attend client, design team, and site meetings as the lead mechanical representative.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensure all designs comply with current legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• Strong project experience within commercial, residential, and education developments.
• Excellent technical knowledge of:Heating and cooling systems,Ventilation and air conditioning,Public health design
• Heat pump technologies
• Energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions
• Proficient with industry software such as Hevacomp, IES, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership is desirable.

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