Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Location: Oxford (Hybrid Working)
Sector: Building Services Engineering
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

About the Role

An established and well-respected Building Services Consultancy in Oxford is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of commercial, residential, education, and healthcare projects, contributing to sustainable and innovative building design. You’ll take a leading role in project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce efficient and creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects from concept to completion.

• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, public health, and building management systems.

• Attend design and coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

• Work collaboratively with electrical, sustainability, and architectural teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, sustainability targets, and industry best practices.

• Support project bids, fee proposals, and contribute to business development when required.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

• Chartered or working towards CEng status (IMechE or CIBSE).

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.

• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, public health design, and sustainable design principles.

• Proficient in relevant design software (e.g. Hevacomp, Revit, AutoCAD, IES).

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead projects and work independently.

• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days per week in the Oxford office.

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell additional days).

• Private healthcare and pension scheme.

• Support for professional development and chartership.

• Friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team culture with clear progression opportunities.