Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

RPS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer to lead HVAC design and delivery across various sectors including energy and healthcare. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with design software. This is a unique opportunity for those passionate about low-carbon technologies and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Agile working

Access to leading minds in the industry

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or significant equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with IMechE or CIBSE is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical building services across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and aviation.
• Design HVAC systems, domestic water services, and drainage with a focus on low-carbon technologies.
• Provide technical leadership in interdisciplinary design meetings.

Skills

HVAC system design

Low-carbon technologies

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

IES

MagiCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient and forward‑thinking mechanical engineer to lead the delivery of building services design across a diverse portfolio. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, working on projects that span energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. If you’re passionate about low‑carbon design, technical excellence, and mentoring others, this is your chance to contribute to the future of mechanical engineering at RPS Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope

Lead the design and delivery of HVAC systems, domestic water services, and above‑ground drainage across a range of new build and refurbishment projects. Produce specifications, condition survey reports, and technical documentation, engaging with clients and colleagues across engineering, architecture, and planning disciplines. This role blends technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management, with a strong focus on supporting the transition to a low‑carbon economy through decarbonisation and grid upgrade initiatives. You will contribute to the growth of the Newcastle office and to the national Building Services team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical building services across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and aviation.
• Design HVAC systems, domestic water services, and drainage with a focus on low‑carbon technologies and sustainable design principles.
• Apply knowledge of CIBSE guidance, Part L, and BREEAM to ensure efficient, compliant, and client‑centric solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in interdisciplinary design meetings and peer discussions; challenge briefs and propose innovative alternatives.
• Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, including spatial planning, thermal calculations, and system coordination.
• Oversee drawing production, manage design quality, and ensure outputs meet client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.
• Apply engineering judgment to solve complex refurbishment and remodelling challenges; identify practical, greener solutions.
• Manage mechanical building services projects, including budgets, programmes, quality assurance, and client communications; coordinate resources across multiple projects.
• Support development of best practices and contribute to business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, or significant equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with IMechE or CIBSE is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations; hands‑on experience with design software including Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, and IES; familiarity with Hevacomp is advantageous.

Why Join

At RPS Tetra Tech, our people are our success. We thrive on solving problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. We offer a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to leading minds in the industry to deliver exceptional outcomes and fulfilling careers.

Equality, Flexibility & Inclusion

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively to support wellbeing and performance.

Notes

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