Senior Mechanical Engineer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Community Partnership, Performance and Projects Date posted 22/10/2026 Job reference 19261 37 hours per week The Major Projects Team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and collaborative Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to join our busy and expanding department. This key role involves managing the Mechanical Engineering Section within the wider Major Projects Team and providing vital support to the Major Projects Team Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of Mechanical Design projects, spanning new builds, extensions, refurbishments, and maintenance schemes. The team is actively delivering a range of exciting projects, including new schools, childcare facilities, and other strategic projects across the authority. With a robust pipeline of future work, the department remains committed to delivering high quality, sustainable assets for the community. We are looking for a team oriented professional who can also work confidently and independently when required. You will bring strong design, analytical, technical, and presentation skills, and be capable of contributing effectively to multidisciplinary design teams on large scale, multi million pound projects. A flexible, solution focused approach is essential. Solid knowledge of CDM Regulations, along with the ability to contribute to Health