At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design on major construction projects and drive innovative solutions.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on sustainability and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive £50/hour rate, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping complex projects from concept to completion.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in large project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 £ per hour.
Location: Liverpool
Rate: £50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Building Services Engineer ready to lead on major, high-value construction projects? This is your opportunity to take full ownership of mechanical design delivery, influence innovative solutions, and play a key role in shaping complex projects from concept to completion.
If you enjoy combining technical excellence with leadership and collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Why this role stands out
This is more than a design role; it's a route to leadership position where your expertise drives project success. You will be trusted to lead mechanical design delivery on large-scale projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and compliant solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence best practice, champion innovation, and contribute to continuous improvement across major projects.
What you will be doing
- Leading mechanical design delivery on large, complex construction projects
- Producing high-quality designs and specifications aligned to client requirements
- Acting as the mechanical engineering lead in design and coordination meetings
- Providing expert technical advice across all aspects of building services engineering
- Ensuring fully coordinated, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions
- Collaborating with architects, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Supporting pre-construction activities, including budgets and pre-tender estimates
- Driving sustainable design and innovative engineering solutions
- Maintaining quality assurance, design standards, and regulatory compliance
- Identifying and resolving technical challenges throughout project lifecycle
- Contributing to BIM and continuous improvement initiatives
- Reporting on progress, risks, and performance to senior leadership
What you will bring
- Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
- Membership of CIBSE or IMechE
- Chartered status (or actively working towards it)
- Proven experience delivering mechanical designs on large, complex projects
- Strong technical expertise in building services design and engineering
- Experience working within structured design processes and quality frameworks
What will set you apart
- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
- A passion for sustainability and modern construction methods
- Confidence influencing design decisions at senior level
- Commitment to improving standards and driving best practice
What's on offer?
- £50 per hour rate
- The opportunity to lead on major, high-profile projects
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Real influence over design outcomes and engineering solutions
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong focus on well-being and work-life balance
If you are ready to step into a senior role where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will shape major projects, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Senior Mechanical Engineer in Liverpool employer: Carrington West
Join a forward-thinking company in Liverpool that values innovation and collaboration, offering Senior Mechanical Engineers the chance to lead high-profile construction projects. With a strong focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a supportive culture, this role not only allows you to influence design outcomes but also paves the way for future leadership opportunities in a dynamic environment.