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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Essex Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
About the Company:We are a growing, well-established building services consultancy based in Essex, known for our friendly, supportive, and close-knit team environment. As a smaller organisation, we pride ourselves on our "family feel" culture-where collaboration, trust, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are now looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.
The RoleAs a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs across a variety of sectors, including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.You will lead projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, architects, and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and specification of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, public health, etc.)

  • Manage projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and handover

  • Produce and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations

  • Attend client meetings and provide expert technical advice

  • Mentor and support junior engineers within the team

  • Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, architectural)

  • Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards and regulations (CIBSE, Building Regulations, etc.)

  • Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions

About You
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in a building services consultancy environment

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design standards and best practices

  • Experience using industry software (e.g. Hevacomp, IES, Revit, AutoCAD)

  • Ideally working towards or already Chartered (CIBSE/IMechE)

  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000

  • Hybrid working (flexibility between home and office)

  • Friendly, supportive "family-feel" culture

  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

  • Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio

  • Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership

  • Flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance

Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but ambitious consultancy where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you can genuinely make an impact. You'll be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team that supports each other and celebrates success together.

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