TipTopJob
Senior mechanical engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Mechanical Engineer : Building Services
Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 (dependent on experience)
Overview
An established building services consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with at least five years experience in mechanical building services design who is looking to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients to deliver innovative, low-carbon engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
The successful candidate will have proven project leadership experience, a strong understanding of UK building services legislation, regulations, and industry standards, and technical expertise in HVAC, heating and cooling load calculations, public health design, plantroom design, BMS integration, and sustainable technologies including heat pumps and renewables. Membership with CIBSE (or working towards it), together with progress towards Chartered Engineer status and proficiency in CAD, MagicCAD, and BIM software, would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from GBP45,000 to GBP60,000, dependent on experience.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Private medical insurance for you and your family.
- Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
- Structured career progression opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.
- Comprehensive mentoring and support to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Day-to-Day
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
- Develop detailed mechanical designs, specifications, and reports.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical input to ensure project objectives are met.
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Support the development of innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions for clients.
- Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design process across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
- Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver on time and within budget.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
- Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
- Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical building services design.
- Proven experience in leading projects and managing engineering teams.
- Membership of CIBSE (or actively working towards membership).
- Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Heating and cooling load calculations.
- Low-carbon and sustainable design solutions, including heat pumps and renewables.
- Domestic water services and public health design.
- BMS integration and controls coordination.
- Plantroom design and equipment selection.
- Proficiency in CAD, MagicCAD, and BIM software.
If you are a motivated and experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location