Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rickmansworth 

£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Career Development + Complex Projects

Become the engineer people turn to for answers, not just another designer producing drawings. If you''re a Senior Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, taking ownership of designs and seeing projects through from initial concept to final delivery, this opportunity offers far more than a typical consultancy role.

This is a chance to join a growing business where technical excellence is genuinely valued. You''ll work on some of the most challenging and prestigious projects in the sector, developing your expertise across mission critical, healthcare, industrial, medical and data centre environments while building a reputation as a recognised specialist within the industry.

Rather than being confined to a single stage of the design process, you''ll take ownership throughout the entire project lifecycle. From early-stage concepts and client discussions through detailed design, coordination, technical problem-solving and project completion, you''ll see your ideas become reality and develop a deeper understanding of what it takes to deliver successful projects.
The business is actively investing in its people, technical capability and future growth. As your expertise develops, so too will your opportunities. Whether your ambition is to become a Principal Engineer, Technical Lead or a recognised subject matter expert, you''ll be supported by a leadership team that values knowledge, initiative and long-term career development.

Working on projects ranging from £500k to £30m, you''ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself technically, work directly with clients and contribute to projects that demand innovative engineering solutions rather than repetitive design work.

The Role

• Take ownership of mechanical building services designs from concept through to completion.
• Deliver projects through RIBA Stages 1–6 across a variety of technically demanding sectors.
• Develop innovative HVAC and mechanical building services solutions.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Lead technical coordination and ensure successful project delivery.
• Attend design and progress meetings as a key technical representative.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure designs meet technical, commercial and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continued development of technical standards and engineering excellence within the business.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering mechanical building services designs across RIBA Stages 1–3, with exposure to Stages 4–6 advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services design principles.
• Experience within mission critical, healthcare, industrial, pharmaceutical, medical or data centre environments would be highly beneficial.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambitious individual looking to continue developing their technical expertise and industry reputation.
• Able to commute to the office on a regular basis.

• Clear long-term progression within a growing and ambitious business.
• Opportunity to become a recognised technical expert within your field.
• Ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
• Exposure to major projects ranging from £500k to £30m.
• Ongoing professional, technical and career development.
• Direct client exposure and increased project responsibility.
• Genuine autonomy and influence over project delivery.
• Supportive leadership team committed to promoting and developing talent from within.