Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Bs14Xe, BS1 4XE, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £65,000 pa

Seniority
Lead
Posted
17 Jul 2026 (Today)

Your new company
Opportunity to join a growing, innovative multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Bristol. Renowned for their technical excellence and client-focused approach, they deliver high-quality building services engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.With a strong reputation for delivering projects from concept design through to post-completion evaluation, they are committed to sustainable, low-carbon engineering and pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients, contractors and design teams. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Building Services Design Engineer to join their expanding team.

Your new role
As a Building Services Design Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.You will take ownership of design packages, liaise with clients and project stakeholders, and contribute to projects through all stages of design and delivery.Key responsibilities will include:

  • Producing high-quality detailed building services engineering designs
  • Undertaking engineering calculations, analysis and technical assessments
  • Developing schematics, drawings, specifications, equipment schedules and supporting documentation
  • Representing the business at client, contractor and design team meetings
  • Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders
  • Contributing to business development and supporting the growth of the consultancy
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice
  • Supporting project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assisting colleagues and contributing to wider company activities where required
  • Delivering projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards



What you'll need to succeed

  • Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution, or be working towards Chartership with the ability to achieve this within 12 months
  • Proven experience designing building services engineering systems
  • Strong understanding of low-carbon and sustainable building design principles
  • The ability to explain and justify technical design decisions
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organisational and project delivery capabilities
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Commercial awareness and project management skills
  • A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning
  • Eligibility to work within the UK
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Experience within residential, commercial, education, leisure, secure environments or critical systems sectors
  • Client management and business development experience
  • Bid preparation and tender submission experience
  • An established professional network within the industry

Experience in some or all of the following is advantageous:

  • Amtech ProDesign
  • IES Virtual Environment
  • Dialux
  • Relux
  • Radiance
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • Low Carbon Comfort Space Allowances
  • SketchUp
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Project


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainability-led projects
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Professional development and Chartership support
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Exposure to diverse project sectors and clients
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a successful engineering consultancy


What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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