Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Location: Ipswich

Salary: 60000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Construction - Green Projects

Company: Hays

Consultant: Jack Downes

Hays office: Cambridge — Office 203, Mantle, 9 Hills Road

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services (Public Sector)

Location: Ipswich (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 60,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality building services design across a diverse public‑sector estate. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.

You will play a key role in shaping mechanical engineering strategy across capital projects, refurbishments, and ongoing estate improvements, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient, and FutureLearn.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design process for building services projects, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

• Produce high-quality mechanical designs including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, and associated systems.

• Oversee technical standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, CIBSE guidelines, and public‑sector requirements.

• Manage and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, architects, project managers, and contractors.

• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and condition assessments across a varied public‑sector property portfolio.

• Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.

• Support sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, including low‑carbon technologies and energy‑efficient design.

• Engage with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Contribute to long‑term asset planning and mechanical engineering strategy for the estate.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

• Chartered or working toward Chartered status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE.

• Significant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within or for the public sector.

• Strong understanding of UK building regulations, compliance frameworks, and public‑sector procurement.

• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and mechanical calculation tools.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead projects, manage workloads, and deliver to deadlines.

• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 60,000.

• Hybrid working with flexibility between office, home, and site visits.

• Opportunity to influence major public‑sector building programmes.

• Professional development support, including chartership pathways.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Jack Downes