Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (19% Pension)

  • Hays Construction and Property
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • 16/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Your new company
This role offers one of the most competitive overall financial packages currently available within the building services engineering sector.
With a salary of 47,000- 60,000 and pension contributions of over 19%, the overall remuneration exceeds many traditional private-sector building services design roles.

You will be joining a well-established private-sector organisation delivering building services design and property consultancy services through long-term public-sector partnerships.

Working within a multidisciplinary in-house team, you will collaborate with M&E engineers, architects, structural engineers and specialist consultants to deliver technically robust and sustainable building solutions across a range of public-sector projects.

The organisation offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with strong professional development opportunities and a stable pipeline of projects.

Your new role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical building services designs across a variety of public-sector projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of technically robust, energy-efficient and maintainable building services solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Working within a multidisciplinary team to develop mechanical building services designs aligned with client briefs, budgets and project programmes
Leading the mechanical aspects of projects and ensuring compliance with building regulations and industry standards
Producing concept and detailed mechanical designs with a focus on energy efficiency, lifecycle performance and ease of maintenance
Undertaking site surveys, feasibility assessments and technical reviews
Providing professional advice on HVAC, public health systems, heating, cooling and ventilation strategies
Supporting and mentoring colleagues to maintain high technical and design standards
Assisting with project financial reporting and forecasting
Contributing to the improvement of processes, design quality and project outcomes

What you'll need to succeed
Experience in mechanical building services engineering (HVAC, public health or low-carbon systems) Strong collaboration skills for working with M&E, architectural and structural teams
Proven experience delivering mechanical design within building services projects
Ability to manage complex projects including budgets and project delivery responsibilities
HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or willingness to work towards it
Strong customer focus and a drive to improve building performance and user outcomes
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy project environment
Up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, legislation and sustainability standards
Understanding of RIBA stages, mechanical design principles and building services technologies

What you'll get in return
47,000- 60,000 salary, depending on experience Exceptional pension contributions (19%+) - a major highlight of this role Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Flexible working options A friendly and supportive team environment Access to a wide range of wellbeing, health and social initiativesWhat you need to do now

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