Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services
Location: Essex (Hybrid options available)
Salary: Up to -90,00095,000 + Benefits (DOE)

A leading Building Services Engineering Contractor based in Essex is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing design team. With a strong pipeline of projects across the commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, client-focused engineer looking to progress within a forward-thinking business.

• Lead the mechanical design process across a variety of building services projects.

• Produce detailed mechanical building services designs using Hevacomp and other industry-standard software.

• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and sustainable design solutions.

• Review designs, calculations, and technical submissions to ensure accuracy and best practice.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

• Work across full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to handover.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent experience).

• Significant experience in mechanical building services design within the UK construction industry.

• Proficiency in Hevacomp and a good understanding of other relevant design software (e.g. IES, AutoCAD, Revit).

• Strong technical knowledge across commercial, education, and healthcare projects.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to represent the company at client and design team meetings.

• Highly competitive salary up to -95,000 (DOE) plus comprehensive package.

• Exciting, varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.

• Clear career progression within a respected and expanding contractor.

• Collaborative working environment with opportunities to innovate and influence design standards.

How to Apply
If you are a driven Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a respected contractor, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.