Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions (Manchester)

Role Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs across decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Covers full lifecycle delivery from feasibility through to construction and commissioning, with a strong focus on low-carbon technologies.

Core Experience Required

Mechanical Design & Low Carbon Systems

• Strong background in mechanical building services design
• Proven delivery of low-carbon / decarbonisation projects
• Experience with:
  • Heat pumps (incl. hybrid & low-temp systems)
  • Heat recovery systems
  • High-efficiency HVAC design
  • Thermal storage solutions
  • Demand-led / smart building controls
• Ability to integrate mechanical + electrical systems in retrofit and new-build environments
• Understanding of electrical building services coordination

Technical Delivery

• Full RIBA Stages 2–5 experience
• Capable of:
  • Heat load calculations
  • Equipment selection and sizing
  • Ductwork & pipework design
  • Schematics, schedules, and technical reports
  • DSEAR assessments
• Experience with:
  • Heat networks (feasibility through to connection design)
  • Energy modelling & simulation tools (e.g. IES, EnergyPro)
• Competent in:
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM workflows (Revit desirable)

Compliance & Quality

• Strong understanding of:
  • CIBSE Guides
  • BS EN Standards
  • UK Building Regs (Part L, F, G)
• Ability to check, QA, and sign off mechanical designs
• Experience contributing to HAZOP / LOPA reviews

Project & Leadership Capability

• Lead mechanical design packages on multidisciplinary projects
• Client-facing – confident in meetings and technical presentations
• Experience across:
  • Design & Build
  • Traditional procurement routes
• Strong organisational skills managing multiple projects
• Able to mentor junior engineers
• Commercial awareness (bids, scopes, fee proposals)
• Risk identification and mitigation (risk registers)

Sector Experience (Desirable)

• Decarbonisation / retrofit programmes
• Public sector projects
• Funding-led schemes such as:
  • PSDS
  • WH/SHDF

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards
• Strong practical experience in mechanical building services design and delivery

Package Highlights (for candidate sell)

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life cover (2x salary)
• Gym & retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase option
• 2 CSR days
• Learning & chartership support
• Employee referral scheme
• Mental wellbeing support (24/7 + app)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions (Manchester)

Role Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs across decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Covers full lifecycle delivery from feasibility through to construction and commissioning, with a strong focus on low-carbon technologies.

Core Experience Required

Mechanical Design & Low Carbon Systems

• Strong background in mechanical building services design
• Proven delivery of low-carbon / decarbonisation projects
• Experience with:
  • Heat pumps (incl. hybrid & low-temp systems)
  • Heat recovery systems
  • High-efficiency HVAC design
  • Thermal storage solutions
  • Demand-led / smart building controls
• Ability to integrate mechanical + electrical systems in retrofit and new-build environments
• Understanding of electrical building services coordination

Technical Delivery

• Full RIBA Stages 2–5 experience
• Capable of:
  • Heat load calculations
  • Equipment selection and sizing
  • Ductwork & pipework design
  • Schematics, schedules, and technical reports
  • DSEAR assessments
• Experience with:
  • Heat networks (feasibility through to connection design)
  • Energy modelling & simulation tools (e.g. IES, EnergyPro)
• Competent in:
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM workflows (Revit desirable)

Compliance & Quality

• Strong understanding of:
  • CIBSE Guides
  • BS EN Standards
  • UK Building Regs (Part L, F, G)
• Ability to check, QA, and sign off mechanical designs
• Experience contributing to HAZOP / LOPA reviews

Project & Leadership Capability

• Lead mechanical design packages on multidisciplinary projects
• Client-facing – confident in meetings and technical presentations
• Experience across:
  • Design & Build
  • Traditional procurement routes
• Strong organisational skills managing multiple projects
• Able to mentor junior engineers
• Commercial awareness (bids, scopes, fee proposals)
• Risk identification and mitigation (risk registers)

Sector Experience (Desirable)

• Decarbonisation / retrofit programmes
• Public sector projects
• Funding-led schemes such as:
  • PSDS
  • WH/SHDF

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards
• Strong practical experience in mechanical building services design and delivery

Package Highlights (for candidate sell)

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life cover (2x salary)
• Gym & retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase option
• 2 CSR days
• Learning & chartership support
• Employee referral scheme
• Mental wellbeing support (24/7 + app)