Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services – MEP)
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
Business: Waterman Building Services – Waterman Group
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Us
Waterman Group is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Our Building Services team works across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainable design.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services (MEP) team in Nottingham. You will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across a wide variety of projects, supporting schemes from concept through to completion.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver efficient, innovative and sustainable mechanical designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation
- Produce design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
- Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, structural and architectural teams
- Support project delivery across all stages, from concept through to detailed design and construction
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice guidance
- Work within a BIM environment, collaborating with technicians using Autodesk Revit
- Attend client and design team meetings, representing the mechanical discipline
- Contribute to low-carbon and energy-efficient design strategies
- Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Assist with project planning, resource management and delivery to programme and budget
About You
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
- Proven experience in mechanical design within a Building Services (MEP) consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building services design principles
- Experience working across multiple project stages
- Ability to manage and deliver projects independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Desirable:
- Working towards or achieved Chartered status (e.g. via Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
- Experience with BIM and coordination tools (e.g. Autodesk Revit)
- Knowledge of sustainable design, decarbonisation and energy modelling principles
- Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
- Clear career progression opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Waterman Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our teams.
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