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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Calibre Search
Ashford
3 weeks ago
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Location: Local to Kent / hybrid (approx. 2 days remote, rest in office)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum

Company Overview

Established over 20 years ago, this well-regarded multi-disciplinary building services consultancy provides comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, and Sustainability design services. The practice has extensive experience across both residential and commercial sectors, delivering projects that range from large-scale new-build developments to student accommodation, care homes, mixed-use schemes, office fit-outs, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities.

With in-house Revit capability and BIM Level 2 certification, the company also boasts a dedicated sustainability department specialising in SAP, SBEM, thermal comfort, and energy strategy assessments. Their culture is built around long-term career development and stability, valuing consistent growth and staff retention over short-term hiring for project peak

Role

They're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Senior Management Team. This is more than a designer role - it involves technical leadership, mentorship, project management, and helping shape company direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design from early stages (concept / stage 2) through to later delivery (stage 4 etc.), including liaising with clients, contractors, internal design teams.

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