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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)
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Opportunity to join a growing, innovative multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Bristol. Renowned for their technical excellence and client-focused approach, they deliver high-quality building services engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering projects from concept design through to post-completion evaluation, they are committed to sustainable, low-carbon engineering and pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients, contractors, and design teams. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Building Services Design Engineer to join their expanding team.
Your new role
As a Building Services Design Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio. You will take ownership of design packages, liaise with clients and project stakeholders, and contribute to projects through all stages of design and delivery. Key responsibilities will include:
- Producing high-quality detailed building services engineering designs
- Undertaking engineering calculations, analysis, and technical assessments
- Developing schematics, drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and supporting documentation
- Representing the business at client, contractor, and design team meetings
- Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Contributing to business development and supporting the growth of the consultancy
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practice
- Supporting project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting colleagues and contributing to wider company activities where required
- Delivering projects to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards
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What you'll need to succeed
- Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution, or be working towards Chartership with the ability to achieve this within 12 months
- Proven experience designing building services engineering systems
- Strong understanding of low-carbon and sustainable building design principles
- The ability to explain and justify technical design decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational and project delivery capabilities
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commercial awareness and project management skills
- A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning
- Eligibility to work within the UK
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Experience within residential, commercial, education, leisure, secure environments, or critical systems sectors
- Client management and business development experience
- Bid preparation and tender submission experience
- An established professional network within the industry
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- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
- Low Carbon Comfort Space Allowances
- SketchUp
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainability-led projects
- Clear career progression pathways
- Professional development and Chartership support
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to diverse project sectors and clients
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a successful engineering consultancy
What you need to do now
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