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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and growing Building Services consultancy based in Huntingdon. The role offers the chance to lead the mechanical design and delivery of a diverse range of projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and public sector developments. You will play a key role within the mechanical design team, taking responsibility for project delivery, client liaison, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the production of high-quality, innovative engineering solutions. This position would suit an experienced engineer seeking greater project responsibility and a clear pathway towards Principal and Associate-level progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of building services systems from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
- Deliver projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring technical excellence and commercial awareness.
- Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including: heating systems; ventilation systems; air conditioning systems; domestic water services; above-ground drainage; renewable and low-carbon technologies.
- Produce design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and schedules.
- Undertake site surveys, condition reports, and feasibility studies.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, BIM technicians, architects, and external consultants.
- Attend client, design team, and site meetings.
- Review project drawings and technical submissions.
- Support and mentor Graduate and Intermediate Engineers.
- Ensure compliance with current regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry best practice.
- Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
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Requirements
Essential
- Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within a Building Services consultancy environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services design.
- Proficiency in industry software, including: Hevacomp IES VE AutoCAD Revit (desirable).
- Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status or already Chartered (CEng, MCIBSE or equivalent).
- Experience with low-carbon and sustainable building design.
- Knowledge of BREEAM, NABERS, and net-zero carbon design principles.
- Experience managing junior team members and overseeing project delivery.
- Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and coordinated design environments.
What We're Looking for
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially aware Mechanical Design Engineer who can confidently manage projects and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. You will have a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Annual performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working policy.
- Pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Ongoing training and development support.
- Clear career progression framework.
- Modern office environment.
- Opportunity to work on a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
- Salary £50,000 - £65,000 DOE
Reporting To: Associate Director / Technical Director
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy in Huntingdon, working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team on a broad range of prestigious projects throughout the UK.
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