Senior Mechanical Design Engineer [3537773]

Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Our Client

Our client is a proud independent building services consultancy known for applying experience, technical insight and original thinking to every challenge. They combine engineering excellence with a practical, solutions-focused approach, delivering high-quality, innovative outcomes for clients across the UK.

Their people are central to their success. They foster a culture where achievement is recognised, knowledge is shared, and career progression is clearly supported. As an employee-owned business, they operate for the benefit of their staff, creating a collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy, a relaxed culture, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

The business offers a contemporary and flexible way of working. Their agile working policy allows individuals to balance home and office working, with city-centre offices designed for collaboration, mentoring and teamwork. Ongoing investment in technology ensures teams remain connected wherever they work, and the company actively supports community engagement, education outreach, and volunteering initiatives.

The Role

Our client is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Manchester team. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of high-quality building services solutions, contributing to a range of innovative and technically challenging projects across the UK.

Depending on experience level, you will take responsibility for design delivery, client interaction and mentoring junior engineers, while working closely within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and construction stages
• Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and technical drawings
• Develop HVAC, public health and associated building services systems
• Attend design team meetings and liaise directly with clients, architects and other consultants
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and sustainability targets
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and technical quality assurance
• Support and mentor junior team members (Senior level)
• Assist with site inspections and technical support during construction phases

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of HVAC and public health systems
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and industry standards
• Competence in design software such as AutoCAD and relevant calculation tools
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable Skills

• Working towards or achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Experience using BIM/Revit
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and low-carbon technologies
• Project coordination or team leadership experience (Senior level)

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55k Salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Funded health care plan
• Professional institute membership fees
• Structured professional development and clear career progression
• Agile working arrangements
• Contemporary working environment with relaxed dress code
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Employee Rewards Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Volunteering days
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits, including potential tax-free bonus payments (subject to scheme rules)

Please send me a copy of your CV immediately.