Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services

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Cambridge, UKhybrid$70k-$80k/yrPosted Jul 7, 2026
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About the role

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Associate Director Building Services Consultancy

GBP70,000 – GBP80,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Cambridge, England (Hybrid Working)

Full–Time

We're recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer through to Associate Director level to join a well–established Building Services Consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Residential, and Laboratory sectors. Whether you're an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step or already operating at Associate level, this business offers genuine career progression, technical leadership, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Cambridge office.

You'll lead the mechanical design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion while working closely with clients, architects, developers, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and delivery of Building Services projects.

Produce and review detailed HVAC and mechanical design calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on programme and within budget.

Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and MEP design teams.

Attend client meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.

Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers.

Review designs to ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.

Support business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Assist with resource planning, project management, and commercial performance.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

6+ years' experience within a Building Services Consultancy.

Strong experience delivering Mechanical Building Services designs across commercial, healthcare, life sciences, education, laboratory, or residential projects.

Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Hevacomp, IES VE, or similar design software.

Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards.

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable.

Excellent communication, leadership, and client–facing skills.

Ambition to progress into, or already operating at, Associate Director level.

What's on Offer?

Salary of GBP70,000 – GBP80,000, depending on experience.

Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Compensation

This Design Engineer role pays $70k-$80k/yr. Within typical range for design engineer roles in United Kingdom.

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