Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Location: Berkshire

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Up to £60k

About the Company

This is a well-established independent building services consultancy with around 25 staff, delivering Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) design as their core expertise. Alongside MEP, the business also provides BREEAM assessments, EPC assessments, and sustainability advice, creating a balanced and forward-thinking consultancy.

The practice works across a wide variety of sectors, with a particularly strong reputation in retail - delivering projects for some of the UK's best-known high-street and distribution brands. Project work spans refurbishments, new builds, feasibility studies, and contractor-led designs, covering retail, distribution centres, education, and more.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading projects from concept through to delivery. You'll have the opportunity to work on flagship retail developments, large-scale distribution facilities, and education projects, supporting sustainable design strategies and mentoring junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the mechanical design on a range of building services projects.

Collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.

Supporting the integration of sustainability principles, including BREEAM and EPC requirements.

Producing technical reports, feasibility studies, and performance specifications.

Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to team development.

What We're Looking For

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent).

Significant experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.

Chartered (CEng) or working towards Chartership.

Familiarity with sustainability assessments (BREEAM, EPC) is an advantage.

Proficient in mechanical design software and BIM tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD MEP).

Strong communicator with proven experience in client-facing roles.

Why Join?

Work on high-profile retail and distribution projects with household-name clients.

Be part of a close-knit, independent consultancy where your expertise has impact.

Opportunities for professional growth, progression, and Chartered Engineer support.

A collaborative culture that values sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence.

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