Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)

038108350

£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Shirley, West Midlands

Engineering And Technical

Posted 28 days ago

Expires In 1 Day

Job Description

Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Leicester, Nottingham or Solihull
£45,000–£55,000 DOE
Full-Time | Permanent 


We are working with a well-established, forward-thinking building services consultancy seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key technical and client-facing role within a collaborative and sustainability-focused environment.

The position can be based in Leicester, Nottingham, or Solihull, operating under a flexible and agile working framework.

The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role within the mechanical design team, operating with a high degree of autonomy. You will lead selected projects, support and mentor junior engineers, and contribute to delivering technically robust and innovative design solutions across a range of sectors.
This role offers exposure to technically challenging and varied projects, with involvement from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as Project Leader on selected projects
    • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
    • Attend client and principal meetings, delivering presentations where required
    • Promote technical excellence within mechanical engineering
    • Develop and maintain strong client relationships
    • Support repeat business through excellent client care
    • Produce detailed drawings, specifications and design documentation
    • Carry out engineering calculations or oversee others completing them
    • Support and guide junior engineers on project delivery
    • Contribute to projects across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial and industrial

About You
  • Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards preferred)
    • HNC/HND qualified candidates with strong design experience will also be considered
    • Minimum 3–4 years’ post-qualification building services design experience
    • Experience using software including Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech and Revit
    • Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
    • Knowledge of HTMs (desirable)
    • Professional membership (CIBSE, IET or similar) desirable
    • Understanding of HV/LV systems
    • Knowledge of embedded generation and renewable technologies
    • Working knowledge of BREEAM
    • Appreciation of electrical engineering to support multidisciplinary meetings
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Proactive, organised and motivated with leadership potential

Benefits
  • £45,000–£55,000 salary (DOE)
    • Clear career progression opportunities
    • Agile and flexible working approach
    • Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
    • Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
    • Exposure to technically challenging and high-profile projects
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Electric vehicle scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Team building and social initiatives
    • Opportunities to engage in charitable and community activities

If this is the opportunity for you, please contact Jodie Hodgsoon @ Pertemps.