Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cibsejournal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding Manchester team. In this hybrid role, you'll lead mechanical design projects, conduct site visits, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering and has significant consultancy experience. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Collaborative office environment

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Workplace pension scheme

Private health insurance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered or working toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE) is highly desirable.
• Significant consultancy experience within building services.
• Confident in conducting site visits and client discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for building services across all RIBA stages.
• Carry out site visits, inspections, and progress meetings.
• Prepare design calculations and technical specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

HVAC

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £45k - £60k (DOE)

We are recruiting for an award-winning company that are expanding their Manchester team and are looking for a hands‑on Senior Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving engineering challenges and delivering high‑quality design solutions.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, working across a diverse portfolio and supporting the growth and development of their engineering team. Regular travel to site for surveys, inspections, client meetings, and technical reviews will be a key part of your work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading mechanical design for building services across all RIBA stages
• Carrying out site visits, condition surveys, inspections, and progress meetings
• Preparing design calculations, technical specifications, and detailed reports
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Managing client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Contributing to technical reviews, design standards, and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice

About You

• Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE) – highly desirable
• Significant consultancy experience within building services
• Strong understanding of HVAC, low‑carbon technologies, and sustainable design
• Confident conducting independent site visits, surveys, and client discussions
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Able to manage workloads effectively and deliver high‑quality outputs to deadlines

What They Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support, including Chartership
• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive office environment
• The chance to work on high‑profile, technically challenging projects
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Death in service scheme

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional engineering solutions and want to play a key role in a friendly and growing team, please feel free to apply.