At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design projects from concept to delivery, mentoring junior engineers along the way.
- Company: Join a well-established building services subcontractor with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 25 days annual leave, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a supportive technical environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing team and shape the future of engineering design.
- Qualifications: Strong background in mechanical design and relevant engineering qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
You will be joining a well‐established building services subcontractor based in Nottinghamshire, delivering high‐quality engineering solutions across projects such as schools, warehouses, commercial offices, and public‐sector buildings. With ambitions to expand towards becoming a 10 million organisation, they are investing in their in‐house design capability. This opportunity has arisen due to both expansion and an upcoming retirement, making it a genuinely rare senior‐level opening.
As the Mechanical Design Lead, you will take responsibility for delivering and overseeing mechanical building services design across a varied project portfolio.
- Leading mechanical design work, from concept through to delivery
- Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
- Coordinating with internal teams, architects, and contractors
- Supporting tenders, proposals, and technical submissions
- Mentoring and developing junior/intermediate engineers
- Helping to shape and grow an expanding design team
You will be based in the office full‐time, working within a close‐knit and supportive technical team.
What you'll need to succeed:
- A strong background in mechanical building services design and the confidence to take technical ownership.
- Experience delivering mechanical design across education, commercial, industrial, or public‐sector buildings.
- Proficiency in IES (thermal modelling) and Revit (3D coordination).
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage design workload and contribute to project meetings.
- Relevant engineering qualifications (Degree/HNC/HND).
- A desire to step into leadership if currently at Intermediate/Senior level.
This role suits either an experienced Mechanical Design Lead or a high‐performing engineer ready to step up.
What you'll get in return:
- 55,000 – 85,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Car allowance
- 25 days annual leave
- Access to an Employee Trust Scheme
- Clear progression pathway as the business grows toward 10m turnover
- A rare opportunity created by growth and succession planning
- Real influence in shaping a growing design team
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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