Senior Sustainability / Building Services Engineer

Senior Sustainability / Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Near Stockport Hybrid (3 days office-based)

Up to £55,000 basic

Zest for Talent is partnering with a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy to recruit a senior Sustainability-focused Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is a key technical role within a business known for its long-term staff retention, strong culture, and leadership in net zero and decarbonisation. Sustainability here is not a bolt-on - it's central to how projects are designed and delivered.

Why consider this role?

Work on high-profile, complex projects across commercial, public sector & healthcare

Play a lead role in net zero & decarbonisation strategies

Advanced use of IES VE at the heart of the role

Hybrid working built into the culture

Join a consultancy recognised nationally as a great employer

The role

You'll take technical ownership of mechanical design and sustainability delivery, including:

• Leading mechanical building services design
• Delivering thermal modelling & energy analysis using IES VE
• Developing low / net zero carbon strategies
• Coordinating designs via IES VE, AutoCAD & Revit
• Mentoring junior engineers
• Supporting client relationships and technical decision-making

What our client is looking for

Essential:

• Expert-level IES VE experience
• Low Carbon Consultant (LCC)
• NDEA or LCEA Level 5
• Strong background in sustainability & decarbonisation

Desirable:

• 5+ years UK consultancy experience
• Degree qualified (BEng/MEng), ideally Chartered
• MCIBSE / MIMechE (IHEEM advantageous)
• Healthcare or technically complex project experience
• Additional certifications (One Click LCA, NABERS, CP1, OCDEA/DEA)

Package

• Salary up to £55,000
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance & income protection
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (including birthday off )
• Flexible hours & hybrid working
• Quarterly incentives
• Ongoing CPD & professional development