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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
About the Company
We are a growing, well-established building services consultancy based in Essex, known for our friendly, supportive, and close-knit team environment. As a smaller organisation, we pride ourselves on our "family feel" culture—where collaboration, trust, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are now looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs across a variety of sectors, including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
You will lead projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, architects, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and specification of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, public health, etc.)
- Manage projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and handover
- Produce and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations
- Attend client meetings and provide expert technical advice
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
- Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, architectural)
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards and regulations (CIBSE, Building Regulations, etc.)
- Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions
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About You
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a building services consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design standards and best practices
- Experience using industry software (e.g. Hevacomp, IES, Revit, AutoCAD)
- Ideally working towards or already Chartered (CIBSE/IMechE)
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000
- Hybrid working (flexibility between home and office)
- Friendly, supportive "family-feel" culture
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
- Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
- Flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but ambitious consultancy where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you can genuinely make an impact. You'll be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team that supports each other and celebrates success together.
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