Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (Nottingham)

Location: Nottingham - Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36.25 per week (with Hybrid / Flexible working)

An established and forward-thinking building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Nottingham-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and sustainability-led projects across a wide range of sectors, in an environment that values autonomy, progression, and innovation.

Company

This multi-disciplinary MEP consultancy is passionate about engineering buildings that are energy-efficient, people-friendly, and future-ready. Operating across the UK and internationally, they bring a collaborative and research-driven approach to mechanical and electrical design, with deep expertise across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and commercial.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key technical and client-facing role within the business. You'll lead or contribute to a variety of exciting projects large and small while mentoring junior team members and helping raise the overall standard of mechanical engineering delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

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Leading mechanical design on selected projects from inception to completion

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Supporting and guiding junior engineers within the team

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Preparing mechanical specifications, calculations, and coordinated drawings

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Attending key client meetings and presenting technical solutions

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Collaborating with electrical and sustainability teams

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Delivering projects to high technical standards and within agreed timescales

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Helping strengthen client relationships and encouraging repeat business

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Contributing to continuous technical improvement within the team

What You'll Bring

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Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND with solid experience also considered)

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Chartered or working towards Chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, etc.)

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At least 3-4 years of post-qualification design experience in building services

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Strong understanding of UK Building Regs, British/European Standards

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Experience with tools such as Revit, Amtech, Relux/DIALux, Microsoft Office

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Familiarity with HTMs and healthcare design (beneficial but not essential)

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Working knowledge of sustainability-led systems (e.g. BREEAM, renewables, low carbon tech)

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Confidence in a client-facing setting, with strong written and verbal communication

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A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in mentoring others and growing technically

What's on Offer

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A flexible, forward-thinking approach to working

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Technically stimulating projects across varied sectors

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Structured career progression within a growing team

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Competitive salary, £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on your experience)

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Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits

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Buy/sell annual leave options

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Hybrid working + Flexible hours

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Employee wellbeing and assistance programme

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EV and cycle to work schemes

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Professional development support

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Regular team-building and social activities

Please apply with your CV today