Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

4789767
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Ipswich
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Green Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    60000

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services (Public Sector)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services (Public Sector)
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time


Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality building services design across a diverse public‑sector estate. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
You will play a key role in shaping mechanical engineering strategy across capital projects, refurbishments, and ongoing estate improvements, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient, and FutureLearn.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the mechanical design process for building services projects, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
  • Produce high-quality mechanical designs including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, and associated systems.
  • Oversee technical standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, CIBSE guidelines, and public‑sector requirements.
  • Manage and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, architects, project managers, and contractors.
  • Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and condition assessments across a varied public‑sector property portfolio.
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.
  • Support sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, including low‑carbon technologies and energy‑efficient design.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Contribute to long‑term asset planning and mechanical engineering strategy for the estate.
Skills & Experience Required
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Chartered or working toward Chartered status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE.
  • Significant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within or for the public sector.
  • Strong understanding of UK building regulations, compliance frameworks, and public‑sector procurement.
  • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and mechanical calculation tools.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead projects, manage workloads, and deliver to deadlines.
  • A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of £60,000.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility between office, home, and site visits.
  • Opportunity to influence major public‑sector building programmes.
  • Professional development support, including chartership pathways.

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