Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 11 September 2026
Apply NowIntermediate / Low-Level Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: £38,000–£55,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Building Services / Engineering
About the Role
We are currently seeking an Intermediate / Low-Level Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Solihull.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical design professional with experience in building services engineering who is looking to take ownership of technical design packages and contribute to a variety of projects across the built environment.
You will work closely with other engineering disciplines and project teams to develop practical, coordinated and energy-efficient mechanical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop mechanical building-services designs from concept through to delivery.
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Carry out heating, cooling and ventilation calculations.
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Develop mechanical system options and assess their technical and energy performance.
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Prepare equipment schedules, specifications and design documentation.
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Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural and public-health disciplines.
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Produce and review coordinated drawings and technical information.
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Support design reviews, client meetings and technical discussions.
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Respond to design changes, site queries and coordination issues.
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Ensure design work is technically robust, buildable and delivered within project requirements.
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Support junior team members where appropriate.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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Experience in mechanical building-services design.
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Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
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Experience carrying out mechanical calculations and producing technical specifications.
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Experience taking ownership of design packages and project deliverables.
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Good multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
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The ability to explain your technical decisions and contribute confidently to project discussions.
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Relevant mechanical engineering or building-services qualifications, or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
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Revit and/or AutoCAD.
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Mechanical modelling or calculation software.
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Experience with low-carbon technologies, heat pumps or retrofit projects.
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Experience within commercial, education, healthcare, residential or industrial buildings.
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CIBSE or IMechE involvement and/or progress towards professional qualification.
What We're Looking For
This role is suited to an Intermediate or early Senior-level engineer who can demonstrate genuine hands-on design experience and personal ownership of engineering deliverables.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
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Strong mechanical building-services design experience.
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Independent ownership of calculations, specifications and design packages.
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Effective multidisciplinary coordination.
*
Clear technical communication and checking ability.
Please note: The exact working pattern, benefits package and final salary structure are subject to confirmation.
How to Apply
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer or Building Services Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Solihull / West Midlands area, please submit your CV for consideration
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: £38,000–£55,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Building Services / Engineering
About the Role
We are currently seeking an Intermediate / Low-Level Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Solihull.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical design professional with experience in building services engineering who is looking to take ownership of technical design packages and contribute to a variety of projects across the built environment.
You will work closely with other engineering disciplines and project teams to develop practical, coordinated and energy-efficient mechanical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
*
Develop mechanical building-services designs from concept through to delivery.
*
Carry out heating, cooling and ventilation calculations.
*
Develop mechanical system options and assess their technical and energy performance.
*
Prepare equipment schedules, specifications and design documentation.
*
Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural and public-health disciplines.
*
Produce and review coordinated drawings and technical information.
*
Support design reviews, client meetings and technical discussions.
*
Respond to design changes, site queries and coordination issues.
*
Ensure design work is technically robust, buildable and delivered within project requirements.
*
Support junior team members where appropriate.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
*
Experience in mechanical building-services design.
*
Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
*
Experience carrying out mechanical calculations and producing technical specifications.
*
Experience taking ownership of design packages and project deliverables.
*
Good multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
*
The ability to explain your technical decisions and contribute confidently to project discussions.
*
Relevant mechanical engineering or building-services qualifications, or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
*
Revit and/or AutoCAD.
*
Mechanical modelling or calculation software.
*
Experience with low-carbon technologies, heat pumps or retrofit projects.
*
Experience within commercial, education, healthcare, residential or industrial buildings.
*
CIBSE or IMechE involvement and/or progress towards professional qualification.
What We're Looking For
This role is suited to an Intermediate or early Senior-level engineer who can demonstrate genuine hands-on design experience and personal ownership of engineering deliverables.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
*
Strong mechanical building-services design experience.
*
Independent ownership of calculations, specifications and design packages.
*
Effective multidisciplinary coordination.
*
Clear technical communication and checking ability.
Please note: The exact working pattern, benefits package and final salary structure are subject to confirmation.
How to Apply
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer or Building Services Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Solihull / West Midlands area, please submit your CV for consideration