Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Birmingham - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence across the Midlands and London, the business is targeting significant expansion with a goal of reaching £60m turnover by 2030. Their Building Services division continues to grow, supported by long-standing work within Blue Light, Education, and Higher Education, and a strategic interest in exploring opportunities within the MOD sector.With the M&E Design team set to double in size, the Birmingham office is a key location for growth. This creates an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to be part of a high-performing, progressive engineering team.Your new role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in the Birmingham office, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical building services designs across a wide range of public and private sector projects.Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical design work from concept through to completion.
• Producing detailed mechanical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinating with electrical, sustainability, architectural, and structural teams.
• Attending client, contractor, and design team meetings as a senior representative of the mechanical discipline.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers to help strengthen the Birmingham team.
• Contributing to improvements in digital engineering, design standards, and technical delivery.
• Supporting the wider M&E leadership as the organisation grows its sector footprint.

This is a role that offers both responsibility and progression in a supportive, collaborative office environment.What you'll need to succeed
Strong experience in mechanical building services design within the UK.

• Ability to handle projects independently and lead design packages confidently.
• Good understanding of building regulations, design standards, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with mechanical building services software and tools (e.g., IES, Hevacomp, Revit beneficial).
• Confident communication skills and experience representing your discipline in meetings.
• A willingness to support junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

Desirable but not essential:

• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in Blue Light, Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, or similar sectors.
• Exposure to secure or government projects (MOD) - not required.

What you'll get in return
£50,000 - £60,000 salary

• Car allowance
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working with the Birmingham office as your base
• Pension, private healthcare, and professional membership support
• Strong progression opportunities toward Principal or Associate level
• The chance to be part of an ambitious, growing technical team with real influence on how the Birmingham office evolves

What you need to do now

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