Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established building services subcontractor based in Nottinghamshire, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across projects such as schools, warehouses, commercial offices, and public-sector buildings.The company is in a strong period of growth, supported by long-standing clients and increasing demand. With ambitions to expand towards becoming a £10 million organisation, they are investing in their in-house design capability. This opportunity has arisen due to both expansion and an upcoming retirement, making it a genuinely rare senior-level opening.Your new roleAs the Mechanical Design Lead, you will take responsibility for delivering and overseeing mechanical building services design across a varied project portfolio.Your role will include:

• Leading mechanical design work, from concept through to delivery
• Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Coordinating with internal teams, architects, and contractors
• Supporting tenders, proposals, and technical submissions
• Mentoring and developing junior/intermediate engineers
• Helping to shape and grow an expanding design team

You will be based in the office full-time, working within a close-knit and supportive technical team.What you'll need to succeedYou will have a strong background in mechanical building services design and the confidence to take technical ownership. You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering mechanical design across education, commercial, industrial, or public-sector buildings
• Proficiency in IES (thermal modelling) and Revit (3D coordination)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage design workload and contribute to project meetings
• Relevant engineering qualifications (Degree/HNC/HND)
• A desire to step into leadership if currently at Intermediate/Senior level

This role suits either an experienced Mechanical Design Lead or a high-performing engineer ready to step up.What you'll get in return£55,000 - £85,000 salary (depending on experience)

• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to an Employee Trust Scheme
• Clear progression pathway as the business grows toward £10m turnover
• A rare opportunity created by growth and succession planning
• Real influence in shaping a growing design team

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