Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services

Company

An award-winning and forward-thinking building services consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join its growing Edinburgh team, located in their modern city centre office. The business is passionate about creating more energy-efficient, sustainable and cost-effective buildings, with a strong track record of delivering innovative, low-carbon mechanical and electrical solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects across sectors such as Commercial, Healthcare, Defence, Education and more. You'll be joining a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team where collaboration and technical development are genuinely valued. With specialists across electrical, mechanical, public health and other building services disciplines, there are plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop your expertise. The company places a strong emphasis on mentoring, professional development and career progression, with support available towards Chartership and other professional qualifications.

The Role

• Lead mechanical building services design across a range of projects.
• Develop HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic water systems.
• Take designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review calculations, specifications, drawings and reports.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Attend client and design team meetings and provide technical input.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical building services design.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of UK standards, regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + publics
• 7% pension
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Professional subscriptions
• Holiday buy/sell
• Life assurance x4
• Cycle to work

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.