Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services Consultancy Essex Up to £80,000 + Bonus Education, Healthcare & Commercial Projects

Were working in partnership with a highly respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Essex, currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting and meaningful projects within the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Clear pathway to progression to Director level
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and support for chartership if required

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, youll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of mechanical services across multiple live projects. Working alongside other engineers, architects, and stakeholders, youll bring innovative and sustainable solutions to the built environment.

Youll be involved from concept to completion, producing technical designs, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Sector Focus

• Education (schools, colleges, universities)
• Healthcare (hospitals, medical centres, care facilities)
• Commercial (offices, mixed-use developments)

Key Responsibilities

• Design of HVAC and mechanical systems in line with project requirements and current regulations
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design calculations
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and other disciplines
• Provide leadership on projects and support junior engineers
• Ensure delivery of projects within budget and timescales

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership with relevant institution (CIBSE, IMechE)
• Minimum 6 years experience in mechanical design within building services
• Proficiency with design software (e.g. Hevacomp, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, IES)
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant standards

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