Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Title – Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Location: Birmingham
Type: Permanent, Full-time

Role Overview
An opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a growing building services team delivering technically robust and sustainable mechanical designs across a broad range of projects. The role involves leading mechanical design from concept through to delivery, supporting and mentoring engineers, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes. Alongside core mechanical services, the role will also include involvement in public health systems design.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead mechanical engineering design across all RIBA stages, from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support
• Deliver HVAC and building services designs including calculations, specifications, reports and schedules
• Design and coordinate mechanical plant and systems to meet performance, compliance and sustainability requirements
• Undertake and review public health engineering design work including domestic water services, drainage, rainwater and associated systems
• Oversee and review drawings and models produced using AutoCAD and Revit
• Coordinate mechanical and public health designs with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines
• Act as the technical lead on projects, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with UK standards and regulations
• Mentor and support intermediate and junior engineers within the team
• Attend and lead client, design team and contractor meetings as required
• Provide technical input during site stages and respond to contractor queries

Experience & Skills
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Senior-level experience in mechanical building services design
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, plant selection and low-carbon design solutions
• Experience delivering public health systems as part of wider MEP designs
• Working knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience using IES or similar software beneficial
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage projects and client relationships
• Chartered or working toward chartership (CIBSE / IMechE) preferred

What’s on Offer
• Involvement in varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to operate at Senior or Principal level depending on experience
• Clear progression and leadership opportunities within a collaborative team
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for professional development and chartership