Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 45k - 60k (DOE)
We are recruiting for an award-winning company that are expanding their Manchester team and are looking for a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving engineering challenges and delivering high-quality design solutions.
In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, working across a diverse portfolio and supporting the growth and development of their engineering team. Regular travel to site for surveys, inspections, client meetings, and technical reviews will be a key part of your work.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading mechanical design for building services across all RIBA stages
• Carrying out site visits, condition surveys, inspections, and progress meetings
• Preparing design calculations, technical specifications, and detailed reports
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Managing client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Contributing to technical reviews, design standards, and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice

About You

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE) - highly desirable
• Significant consultancy experience within building services
• Strong understanding of HVAC, low-carbon technologies, and sustainable design
• Confident conducting independent site visits, surveys, and client discussions
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage workloads effectively and deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines

What They Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support, including Chartership
• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive office environment
• The chance to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Death in service scheme

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional engineering solutions and want to play a key role in a friendly and growing team, please feel free to apply.

Skills Required