Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Meet Our Recruiter
Hanneke Silvester
About the Role
My Chester based client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Chester office. In this senior position, you will not only oversee complex building services projects but also shape technical strategy, mentor senior engineers, and build strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across mechanical design projects, ensuring excellence in delivery from concept to completion.
- Oversee and review designs produced by project teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practice, and client expectations.
- Mentor and develop senior and principal engineers, fostering technical growth across the team.
- Manage high-value client relationships, acting as the primary technical contact and trusted advisor.
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best-in-class design processes and technologies.
- Participate in business development initiatives, supporting proposals, and client presentations.
- Represent the engineering team at senior stakeholder meetings, including design reviews and project governance boards.
About You
Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng) with extensive building services consultancy experience. Proven track record of leading large-scale mechanical design projects in HVAC, public health, and building services. Experienced in mentoring senior staff and fostering a high-performing engineering team. Strong client management and business development experience, capable of representing the firm at a senior level. Proficient in design software such as Revit MEP, IES, and Hevacomp; confident integrating new tools and workflows. Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
What We Offer
- Competitive senior-level salary with performance-related benefits.
- Opportunity to shape technical strategy and lead multiple high-profile projects.
- Support for continued professional development and career progression.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking office environment focused on excellence in building services engineering. Primarily office-based role with flexibility as required.
If you are an ambitious, senior engineering leader looking to make a real impact, we really want to hear from you. Please get in touch today for a confidential conversation