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Senior Design Mechanical Engineer

West Midlands
£60k – £80k/yr
Posted about 7 hours ago
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

GBP60,000 : GBP80,000 Flexible working arrangements Great Benefits and Career Progression

Overview

Are you a mission:driven professional with a passion for delivering innovative and sustainable building services solutions? We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy based in Birmingham. With a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, we deliver cutting:edge building services design across a diverse portfolio of large and complex projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our consultancy while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference.

Benefits

  • A highly competitive salary in the range of GBP60,000:GBP80,000, commensurate with experience and the value you bring.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid work model after the initial integration period.
  • A company pension scheme to support your future.
  • A generous annual leave package, including additional leave over the Christmas period.
  • Ongoing support for professional development and qualifications.
  • A clear and structured career progression pathway.
  • Life assurance cover for peace of mind.
  • Access to an employee wellbeing support programme.
  • Opportunities to give back to the community through paid volunteering leave.
  • Cycle:to:work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.

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Day-to-Day

  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative mechanical design solutions.
  • Reviewing and approving design outputs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
  • Providing mentorship and technical support to junior engineers.
  • Attending client and project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Overseeing project timelines and deliverables, ensuring they are met efficiently.
  • Working from our Birmingham office initially, with the flexibility to transition to a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) once established.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design process for a variety of large:scale and complex building services projects.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to completion.
  • Oversee and review IES modelling outputs, ensuring high:quality results (hands:on modelling not required).
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Manage and lead a small team of engineers, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and to the highest standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and environmental engineers, to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure project requirements are understood and achieved.
  • Stay up:to:date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure innovative and compliant designs.

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Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years experience in building services mechanical design.
  • Proven experience working on large:scale and complex projects.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a small team.
  • Proficiency in overseeing IES modelling outputs, with a solid understanding of building performance analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is highly desirable.

If you are a driven and experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the building services industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our clients growing team and contribute to delivering sustainable, innovative

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Skills

Mechanical Design
Building Services
IES Modelling
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability
Project Management
Leadership
Mentoring
Technical Guidance
Stakeholder Management
Building Performance Analysis
Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Location

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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