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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (Public Sector)
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality building services design across a diverse public‑sector estate. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
You will play a key role in shaping mechanical engineering strategy across capital projects, refurbishments, and ongoing estate improvements, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient, and FutureLearn.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design process for building services projects, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
- Produce high-quality mechanical designs including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, and associated systems.
- Oversee technical standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, CIBSE guidelines, and public‑sector requirements.
- Manage and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, architects, project managers, and contractors.
- Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and condition assessments across a varied public‑sector property portfolio.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.
- Support sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, including low‑carbon technologies and energy‑efficient design.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Contribute to long‑term asset planning and mechanical engineering strategy for the estate.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
- Chartered or working toward Chartered status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE.
- Significant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within or for the public sector.
- Strong understanding of UK building regulations, compliance frameworks, and public‑sector procurement.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and mechanical calculation tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage workloads, and deliver to deadlines.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000.
- Hybrid working with flexibility between office, home, and site visits.
- Opportunity to influence major public‑sector building programmes.
- Professional development support, including chartership pathways.
What you need to do now
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