Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Our Client is a leading national building services engineering consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) design solutions. With one of the largest teams in Leeds working across a range of sectors including commercial, leisure, residential, and education, they work provide practical, efficient, and compliant engineering designs, supporting projects from concept through to completion.

In Leeds they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems, alongside the ability to manage projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions are delivered to clients across a variety of projects, working to tight deadlines and responsible for managing the hours accredited to each live scheme.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the mechanical design of MEP systems, including HVAC, domestic water services, drainage, and plant room layouts

* Carry out heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection

* Produce detailed designs, specifications, reports, and technical drawings

* Ensure compliance with relevant standards (BS, EN, CIBSE) and UK Building Regulations

* Coordinate with electrical engineers, architects, and contractors to deliver integrated designs

* Manage multiple projects and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget

* Review and approve work completed by junior engineers and provide mentorship

* Attend client meetings, site visits, and design reviews

* Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting as required

* Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team

Requirements

* Progfessionals qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

* Experience in MEP or building services design

* Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, boilers, and ventilation systems

* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit)

* Experience with industry standards and guidance (CIBSE, BS/EN)

* Strong understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable design principles

* Proven experience managing projects and leading design activities

* Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

The successful candidate can look forward to working on a wide range of size and complexity of jobs, ranging from leisure centres and gyms, through to schools and student accommodation. Their central location in Leeds city centre, a few minutes walk from the train station, offers attractive and highly accessible office space, also ideal to facilitate networking events and team social activities