Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

S&D Trade Recruitment is supporting our client based in Croydon in their search for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead design projects, oversee junior staff, and manage a variety of multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in both mechanical and public health design, project management, and team leadership within a consultancy environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining budget and project timelines. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, including Education, Residential (New Build & Refurbishment), Commercial Buildings, Decarbonisation Initiatives, Condition & Acquisition Surveys, Contract Administration. Hours 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch. Salary 55,000 - 65,000 dependant on experience.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and mentor junior staff, ensuring adherence to company procedures and policies.
• Manage the design team and provide Mechanical Engineering support to all team members.
• Lead mechanical and public health design and project management across various project types.
• Develop specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, including Renewable Technologies, IES Thermal Modelling, SAPs, SBEM Calculations, EPCs, BREEAM, GLA London Plan, and Passivhaus Standards.
• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and condition reports across multiple UK locations.
• Liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage project expectations.
• Produce detailed specifications, design calculations, and tender documents.
• Monitor project financials and contribute to fee assessments and bid proposals.
• Carry out tender analysis and budget costing for mechanical services.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CIBSE Guides, CDM Regulations, British Standards, and Energy & Sustainability Legislation.
• Implement and maintain company mechanical standards and best practices.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Hevacomp, IES VE, and Microsoft Project to develop mechanical designs.
• Conduct quality inspections of projects and ensure high standards are maintained.
• Carry out on-site project management and condition/dilapidation assessments.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Required HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in mechanical and public health design within a consultancy or contractor design capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Energy and Sustainability Legislation.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project management.
• Competence in producing detailed reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Experience in managing design teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Hevacomp, and IES VE.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE or IMechE) is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Team player, strong communication skillset.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Benefits:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, training opportunities.
• All petrol outside of normal commute are paid including any additional expenses.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment who are operating as an employment business and is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.