Role Overview:

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will lead the mechanical services design on a variety of building projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the development of mechanical services designs in alignment with project objectives.
• Work independently or as part of a larger team.
• Engage directly with clients and other members of the design team, including participation in meetings.
• Produce complex engineering calculations and comprehensive designs for M&E building installations.
• Oversee technical outputs and, where appropriate, contribute to financial reporting related to project work.
• Manage and support a team of engineers and technicians, including design verification and quality assurance.
• Deliver complete mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to final handover.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and other project documentation.
• Assist in planning and monitoring project resourcing and job expenditure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to support long-term partnerships.
• Ensure all work complies with internal business management systems.
• Contribute to the professional development of junior staff within the practice.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical services design across a range of building projects.
• Leadership and management experience within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software tools such as NBS, IES, Bentley Hevacomp, or similar.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit for design coordination and documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with MCIBSE (preferred).
• A minimum of five years’ experience at senior engineer level.
• Possession of a valid UK Driving Licence

If you think this could be for you or someone you know, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you!