Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Hays
London
4 months ago
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Your new company
A respected Building Services Engineering Consultancy based in County Antrim is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This firm delivers services across a wide range of sectors, including Education, Residential, Commercial, Retail, and Healthcare with a strong focus on sustainability.

Your new role
This role supports the Directors in project delivery. The successful candidate will oversee design activities aligned with project milestones and contribute to staff development and interoffice collaboration.
Lead and manage multiple technical design packages, ensuring high performance and appropriate technical responses.
Take full technical responsibility for mechanical building services outputs.
Maintain strong client relationships and manage key accounts.
Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to the Building Services team.
Drive effective project implementation and lead technical planning processes.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate should be currently operating at a senior level with proven ability to manage resources and maintain technical excellence.
Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services discipline.
Practical experience in a similar role, with working knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including Part L and CIBSE comfort criteria across various building types.
Capable of producing detailed design packages for:

HVAC systems
Public health installations
Fire engineering systems
Building management systems

Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
Familiarity with design software, including IES and REVIT/BIM is advantageous (training available).
What you'll get in return
Competitive remuneration package
Hybrid working options
35-hour working week/flexible start and finish times
Life Insurance, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection, Pension
20 days annual leave plus public holidays and Christmas closure
Ongoing CPD Training
Paid Professional Membership/Subscriptions
Regular social events
Opportunity to join a well-established, mid-sized consultancy with strong growth prospects and career development opportunities
What you need to do now
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