Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Location: Bolton

Salary: Up to 55,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Building Services

Company: Hays

Consultant: Shane Ennis

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services
Full-time Salary: Up to 65,000
Company Information
Join a leading M&E contractor who specialise in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems across a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and industrial.
Position Overview
Seeking a talented and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing Building Services design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of a variety of exciting and challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specification of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, domestic water, drainage, and specialist systems

• Produce detailed calculations using industry software such as Hevacomp, Revit MEP, and AutoCAD

• Prepare design drawings, technical specifications, and tender documentation

• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, architects, and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of building services

• Attend design team meetings, site visits, and inspections as required

• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, standards, and best practice (e.g., CIBSE, Building Regulations, BREEAM)

Key Requirements

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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical building services design

• Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Hevacomp, or similar

• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice (CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS EN)

• Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE) desirable

• Full UK driving licence preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 65,000

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

• Support with chartership and ongoing training

• Collaborative and supportive working environment

• Involvement in high-profile and technically complex projects

• 5% pension, private healthcare, and flexible working hours

What to do now?
If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply below!

# - Shane Ennis