Senior mechanical engineer

Penguin Recruitment
Cardiff
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview

A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic teams in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of building services projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement, while contributing to the development of cutting-edge, low-carbon designs.

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, dependent on experience.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Private medical insurance for you and your family.
Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
Structured career progression opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.
Comprehensive mentoring and support to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Day-to-Day

Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
Develop detailed mechanical designs, specifications, and reports.
Attend project meetings and provide technical input to ensure project objectives are met.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
Support the development of innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions for clients.
Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design process across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver on time and within budget.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical building services design.
Proven experience in leading projects and managing engineering teams.
Membership of CIBSE (or actively working towards membership).
Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
Strong technical expertise in:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Heating and cooling load calculations.
Low-carbon and sustainable design solutions, including heat pumps and renewables.
Domestic water services and public health design.
BMS integration and controls coordination.
Plantroom design and equipment selection.
Proficiency in CAD and BIM software.If you are a motivated and experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step
Posted 2026-03-23

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