Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer
RGB Recruitment · Birmingham · GBP 50,000 - 65,000
Job summary
Job Title – Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) Location: Birmingham Type: Permanent, Full-time Role Overview An opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a growing building services team delivering technically robust and sustainable mechanical designs across a broad range of projects. The role involves leading mechanical design from concept through to delivery, supporting and mentoring engineers, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes. Alongside core mechanical services, the role will also include involvement in public health systems design. Key Responsibilities • Lead mechanical engineering design across all RIBA stages, from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support • Deliver HVAC and building services designs including calculations, specifications, reports and schedules • Design and coordinate mechanical plant and systems to meet performance, compliance and sustainability requirements • Undertake and review public health engineering design work including domestic water services, drainage, rainwater and associated systems • Oversee and review drawings and models produced using AutoCAD and Revit • Coordinate mechanical and public health designs with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines • Act as the technical lead on projects, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with UK standards and regulations • Mentor and support intermediate and junior engineers within the team • Attend and lead client, design team and contractor meetings as required • Provide technical input during site stages and respond to contractor queries Experience & Skills • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering • Senior-level experience in mechanical building services design • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, plant selection and low-carbon design solutions • Experience delivering public health systems as part of wider MEP designs • Working knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience using IES or similar software beneficial • Confident communicator with the ability to manage projects and client relationships • Chartered or working toward chartership (CIBSE / IMechE) preferred What’s on Offer • Involvement in varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors • Opportunity to operate at Senior or Principal level depending on experience • Clear progression and leadership opportunities within a collaborative team • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements • Support for professional development and chartership