Senior mechanical engineer in City

Location: Cardiff / Bristol

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience)

A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic teams in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of building services projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement, while contributing to the development of cutting‑edge, low‑carbon designs.

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• Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 60,000, dependent on experience.
  
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
  
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
  
• Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
  
• Structured career progression opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.
  
• Comprehensive mentoring and support to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
  

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• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
  
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, specifications, and reports.
  
• Attend project meetings and provide technical input to ensure project objectives are met.
  
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  
• Support the development of innovative, sustainable, and energy‑efficient solutions for clients.
  
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.
  

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• Lead the mechanical design process across all RIBA stages, ensuring high‑quality and innovative solutions.
  
• Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver on time and within budget.
  
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
  
• Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
  
• Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.
  

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• A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
  
• Proven experience in leading projects and managing engineering teams.
  
• Membership of CIBSE (or actively working towards membership).
  
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
  
• Strong technical expertise in:
  
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  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
    
  • Heating and cooling load calculations.
    
  • Low‑carbon and sustainable design solutions, including heat pumps and renewables.
    
  • Domestic water services and public health design.
    
  • BMS integration and controls coordination.
    
  • Plantroom design and equipment selection.
    
  
  
  
• Proficiency in CAD and BIM software.
  

If you are a motivated and experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join a forward‑thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step!