Senior Mechanical Engineer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited · Building Services Engineer · viaReed
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 21d ago
- Specialism
- Building Services Engineer
- Sector
- Construction
- Reference
- reed-57393208
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Edinburgh | Permanent | Competitive Salary + BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established, employee-focused building services consultancy in Edinburgh. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors, the business continues to grow and is looking to strengthen its mechanical design team.This role offers the chance to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients on a wide variety of technically challenging developments.
The RoleAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering mechanical building services designs from concept through to completion
- Leading and coordinating projects across multiple sectors
- Managing client relationships and attending project meetings
- Producing technical calculations, specifications and reports
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams to achieve project objectives
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience within a building services consultancy environment
- Strong mechanical design knowledge across HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Proven experience delivering projects independently
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
- Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous
ProjectsYou will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including:
- Commercial developments
- Education facilities
- Healthcare environments
- Residential and mixed-use schemes
- Public sector projects
- Sustainable and low-carbon building developments
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Clear progression opportunities
- Support towards professional development and chartership
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK
If you are a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a progressive consultancy that values technical excellence, innovation and career development, we'd be keen to hear from you.To find out more, apply in confidence or contact Richard Greenwood at Hays Building Services for an informal discussion.
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