Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Antrim
15 hours 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 If 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. 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 Skills: Senior Mechanical Engineer Chartered Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Building Services Benefits: £45k-£55k+

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