Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

<p>Job Description</p><br>Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.<br><p>Your new companyA growing multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence across the Midlands and London, the business is targeting significant expansion with a goal of reaching £60m turnover by 2030. Their Building Services division continues to grow, supported by long-standing work within Blue Light, Education, and Higher Education, and a strategic interest in exploring opportunities within the MOD sector.With the M&E Design team set to double in size, the Birmingham office is a key location for growth. This creates an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to be part of a high-performing, progressive engineering team.Your new roleAs a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in the Birmingham office, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical building services designs across a wide range of public and private sector projects.Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading mechanical design work from concept through to completion.</li><li>Producing detailed mechanical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.</li><li>Coordinating with electrical, sustainability, architectural, and structural teams.</li><li>Attending client, contractor, and design team meetings as a senior representative of the mechanical discipline.</li><li>Supporting and mentoring junior engineers to help strengthen the Birmingham team.</li><li>Contributing to improvements in digital engineering, design standards, and technical delivery.</li><li>Supporting the wider M&E leadership as the organisation grows its sector footprint.</li></ul><p>This is a role that offers both responsibility and progression in a supportive, collaborative office environment.What you'll need to succeedStrong experience in mechanical building services design within the UK.</p><ul><li>Ability to handle projects independently and lead design packages confidently.</li><li>Good understanding of building regulations, design standards, and mechanical engineering principles.</li><li>Experience with mechanical building services software and tools (e.g., IES, Hevacomp, Revit beneficial).</li><li>Confident communication skills and experience representing your discipline in meetings.</li><li>A willingness to support junior engineers and contribute to team development.</li><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).</li></ul><p>Desirable but not essential:</p><ul><li>Chartered or working towards Chartership.</li><li>Experience in Blue Light, Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, or similar sectors.</li><li>Exposure to secure or government projects (MOD) - not required.</li></ul><p>What you'll get in return£50,000 - £60,000 salary</p><ul><li>Car allowance</li><li>28 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working with the Birmingham office as your base</li><li>Pension, private healthcare, and professional membership support</li><li>Strong progression opportunities toward Principal or Associate level</li><li>The chance to be part of an ambitious, growing technical team with real influence on how the Birmingham office evolves</li></ul><p>What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xwzovoh </p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .uk</p>