Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Example Recruitment
  • City, Leeds
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to 50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible & Hybrid Working Available)

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and property consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for their growing Leeds office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy delivering high-quality mechanical building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. You'll play a key role in the design, management and delivery of mechanical engineering projects while working alongside architects, structural engineers, project managers and fellow building services professionals.

If you're looking for a varied role offering technical responsibility, career progression and flexible working, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification and delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and managing mechanical building services for a wide variety of construction and refurbishment projects.

Producing mechanical designs, calculations, drawings and detailed specifications.

Preparing budget estimates, cost plans and tender documentation.

Managing projects through all stages, including contract administration and final account.

Delivering projects in line with client requirements, programme and budget.

Promoting the use of renewable and energy-efficient technologies where appropriate.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Planning and coordinating resources across multiple projects.

Monitoring project performance, profitability and commercial outcomes.

Undertaking condition surveys, asset surveys and dilapidation reports where required.

Providing technical advice and support to clients and internal project teams.

Ensuring all work complies with current legislation, industry standards and best practice.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), or be working towards Chartered status.

Membership of the Engineering Council, or eligibility to obtain membership.

Previous experience delivering mechanical building services projects within a consultancy or contractor environment.

Experience managing refurbishment, alteration and new build projects from inception through to completion.

Strong knowledge of mechanical building services design and current industry regulations.

Experience working with standard forms of building services contracts.

Previous supervisory or project management experience.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering design software.

A valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one).

A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

Salary up to 50,000 depending on experience.

Hybrid and flexible working.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company pension scheme.

Payment of professional membership fees.

Ongoing professional development and CPD support.

Career progression within a growing consultancy.

Employee benefits and discount scheme.

A supportive, collaborative working environment.

Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile engineering projects.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Example Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.