Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: Waterman Group
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Waterman Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Leeds Building Services team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial office developments, retail, industrial, and residential schemes.

You will play a key role in project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and building strong relationships with clients and the wider design team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, heating and cooling systems, ventilation, and public health services.
  • Prepare and review calculations, technical specifications, reports, and detailed design drawings.
  • Coordinate designs using Revit (desirable) or IES modelling software.
  • Take responsibility for project deliverables, programme management, and quality assurance.
  • Attend and lead client and design team meetings.
  • Liaise with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and other consultants.
  • Undertake site inspections and provide technical support during construction stages.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
  • Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
  • Proven experience delivering projects across commercial, retail, industrial, and residential sectors.
  • Proficient in Revit (desirable) or experienced in IES modelling.
  • Strong understanding of UK regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry standards.
  • Chartered status or working towards (IEng/CEng) preferred.Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients.
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and lead projects independently.

What’s On Offer For You

  • An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Excellent future career opportunities
  • 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
  • Fantastic training and development cultureAccess to mentoring support from industry experts
  • Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
  • Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
  • Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

About Waterman Group

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing private and public sector clients with sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment, and energy markets.

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Posted: March 23rd, 2026