At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm with a focus on impactful projects across various sectors.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse workforce committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while advancing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical building services and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Looking for more than just another mechanical design role? If you're a Mechanical Building Services Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and have a genuine influence on project delivery, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
You'll join a growing Building Services team delivering projects across Defence, Justice, Healthcare, Education, Rail and Transportation. From concept design through to construction support, you'll take ownership of mechanical design delivery while helping shape projects that make a real difference across the UK.
What's in it for you?
- Lead mechanical building services projects from concept through to delivery.
- Work on a diverse portfolio across Defence, Healthcare, Education, Rail and Transportation.
- Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance.
- Take ownership of technical design and client relationships.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers within a collaborative team.
- Play a key role in winning new work and growing the business.
- Clear opportunities to progress into Principal and Technical Leadership roles.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the mechanical elements of multidisciplinary projects while ensuring designs are delivered to the highest technical standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects.
- Producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
- Designing HVAC, heating, ventilation and associated mechanical systems.
- Managing project budgets, programmes and technical quality.
- Acting as the technical lead for multidisciplinary project teams.
- Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
- Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.
- Supporting bid submissions and business development activities.
- Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with CDM and industry standards.
About You
You'll be an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while leading projects and supporting others to develop.
You'll ideally have experience in:
- Mechanical Building Services design.
- HVAC, heating and ventilation systems.
- Mechanical calculations and technical specifications.
- Multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Client and stakeholder management.
- Technical checking and design assurance.
- AutoCAD, Hevacomp, IES, TAS or similar design software.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
Ideally, you'll hold (or be working towards) Chartered status with CIBSE, IMechE or an equivalent professional institution.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than a design role. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects across multiple sectors, influence technical decisions, build lasting client relationships and help develop the next generation of engineers. With a strong pipeline of work, genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities, it's an excellent move for someone looking to advance their career within Building Services.
Interested? Whether you're actively looking or simply open to hearing about new opportunities, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential conversation.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Manchester employer: Ganymede Solutions
Ganymede Solutions is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role in the rail industry, offering a competitive salary and a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance. With a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills within a supportive culture that values health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence across projects in the South of England.
