Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Leicester, Nottingham or Solihull
£45,000–£55,000 DOE
Full‑Time | Permanent
We are working with a well‑established, forward‑thinking building services consultancy seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key technical and client‑facing role within a collaborative and sustainability‑focused environment.
The position can be based in Leicester, Nottingham, or Solihull, operating under a flexible and agile working framework.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role within the mechanical design team, operating with a high degree of autonomy. You will lead selected projects, support and mentor junior engineers, and contribute to delivering technically robust and innovative design solutions across a range of sectors. This role offers exposure to technically challenging and varied projects, with involvement from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Project Leader on selected projects
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Attend client and principal meetings, delivering presentations where required
- Promote technical excellence within mechanical engineering
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Support repeat business through excellent client care
- Produce detailed drawings, specifications and design documentation
- Carry out engineering calculations or oversee others completing them
- Support and guide junior engineers on project delivery
- Contribute to projects across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial and industrial
About You
- Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards preferred)
- HNC/HND qualified candidates with strong design experience will also be considered
- Minimum 3–4 years’ post‑qualification building services design experience
- Experience using software including Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech and Revit
- Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
- Knowledge of HTMs (desirable)
- Professional membership (CIBSE, IET or similar) desirable
- Understanding of HV/LV systems
- Knowledge of embedded generation and renewable technologies
- Working knowledge of BREEAM
- Appreciation of electrical engineering to support multidisciplinary meetings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, organised and motivated with leadership potential
Benefits
- £45,000–£55,000 salary (DOE)
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Agile and flexible working approach
- Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
- Exposure to technically challenging and high‑profile projects
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Team building and social initiatives
- Opportunities to engage in charitable and community activities
If this is the opportunity for you, please contact Jodie Hodgsoon @ Pertemps.
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