Senior Mechanical Design Engineer


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£55,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC2B 6XF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

Location: (London, Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A well-established Building Services Consultancy is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use sectors while taking ownership of project delivery and client relationships.

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop key client relationships.

Identify new business opportunities and assist with project tenders.

Oversee project delivery from feasibility and concept design through to construction and handover.

Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with client expectations.

Manage multiple projects across a variety of sectors.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, architects, contractors, and consultants.

Lead the technical design of mechanical building services systems throughout the project lifecycle.

Attend client, design team, and project progress meetings.

Carry out site inspections and provide feedback to the wider design team.

Support business objectives by collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation.

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years' experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience designing HVAC, ventilation, public health, heating, cooling, and renewable energy systems.

Good understanding of electrical, sustainability, and public health engineering disciplines.

Sound knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice.

Experience using industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES, Cymap, or similar design packages.

Strong project management and client-facing experience.

Working towards Chartership with CIBSE or IMechE is desirable.

Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience

Clear career progression opportunities

Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio

Support towards Chartership and professional development

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Important

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion:

Isaac Bonsu

☎️ 020 4511 0201

07889 627577

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step in your Building Services career, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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