Senior Mechanical Engineer in Manchester

Atelier Ten is a team of building services engineers and environmental designers championing for a healthier planet leveraging our vast, collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building, working with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish their sustainable vision. Our Manchester office combines deep technical expertise with a modern, flexible approach to work and life. We are proud of our friendly culture, our national network of industry-leading engineers, and a pipeline of climate-positive projects with signature architects, clients, and design teams.

About the role:

We’re looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need to balance multiple deadlines, work well independently, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the team. You’ll contribute specialist expertise to support other teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery in line with industry benchmarks and internal standards, serving as a key liaison between Atelier Ten and our clients and collaborators. You’ll also mentor and coordinate junior staff, providing clear frameworks, setting standards, and ensuring cohesive delivery across the team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and support mechanical design development through RIBA Stages 2, 3, and 4, ensuring alignment with client requirements and adherence to industry standards.
• Coordinate mechanical systems design with electrical, plumbing, and structural disciplines to deliver fully integrated MEP solutions.
• Manage and resolve design coordination issues by collaborating effectively with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors.
• Attend and lead external meetings with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure smooth communication and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior engineers and other project team members.
• Ensure all design documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with project timelines and deliverables.
• Support clash detection and resolution processes during design coordination phases to prevent conflicts and ensure seamless integration.
• Adapt quickly to changing project priorities and manage workloads efficiently across multiple concurrent projects.
• Attend site visits and meetings with clients, architects, and contractors.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership.
• 5–7 years of experience in mechanical design engineering within building services or similar sectors.
• Experience with Stage 3 & 4 design or equivalent detailed design phases.
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and industry standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems.
• Proven experience in MEP or multidisciplinary coordination, including clash detection and BIM processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and manage external stakeholder meetings.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines with flexibility and professionalism.
• Proficient in design software such as Revit MEP and AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in using NBS for specification writing and updates.

If you are excited to lead a team, shape the built environment, and drive climate-positive outcomes across a portfolio of exciting and meaningful projects, we would love to hear from you. Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they tick every box on the job specification. But to us, your experience, skills and passion are what are important. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your achievements, your journey, and what you have learned.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternate format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need.