Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Premier Group
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION – Chelmsford

SALARY- £45,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience

My client works within the building services industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Chelmsford area on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
  • Previous experience in a similar role in a Building services or Industrial environment
  • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
  • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proficient using MS Office
  • Experience with thermal structure & HVAC sizing
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
  • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
  • Liaising with manufacturing providers
  • Being involved in final assembly of products
  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Updating 3D models and drawings
  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
  • Checking drawings for sign off
  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026