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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Liverpool, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior - Associate Mechanical Designer - Liverpool | Growing Consultancy | Education Sector Focus

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Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer looking to take the lead on meaningful, high-quality projects across the North West? This growing consultancy, highly active within the Education Sector, is expanding and now seeking a client-focused and technical mechanical engineer to join their team in Liverpool.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll shape mechanical design delivery across new builds, refurbishments, capital improvement programmes, and government-funded schemes.

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Location - Based in Liverpool, with work delivered predominantly across the North West. What you'll be doing

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As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you'll play a key role in delivering technically robust, compliant, and efficient building services solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

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  • Leading mechanical design delivery across multidisciplinary projects
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  • Producing and reviewing mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and reports
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  • Undertaking condition, asset, and life cycle surveys with costed recommendations
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  • Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, H&S standards
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  • Supporting workload planning and resourcing
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  • Contributing to government-funded programmes and major project delivery
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  • Acting as a key technical contact for clients
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  • Supporting junior engineers and technicians
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  • Driving innovation and continuous improvement across design processes
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  • Assisting with framework submissions and bid documentation
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  • Strengthening client relationships and supporting repeat business
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What you'll bring

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  • HNC/HND or BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
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  • Strong background in mechanical building services design
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  • Experience within a consultancy or Contractor
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  • Ideally, experience working within the Public Sector / Education Sector
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  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
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  • Analytical, proactive problem-solver
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  • Ability to lead and coordinate mechanical design on complex projects
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  • Experience conducting mechanical condition surveys
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  • Enhanced DBS required (due to education-sector workload)
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What's on offer

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  • Competitive salary of up to £70k (negotiable based on experience)
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  • AXA Health Insurance
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  • Pension
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  • Extra holidays for long service
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  • Performance bonus
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  • Professional subscriptions paid
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  • Life insurance
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  • Electric vehicle plan (car allowance included)
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What you need to do nowIf you're a Senior Mechanical Designer looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project outcomes, lead technical delivery, and work on a diverse portfolio of education-sector projects, this is a brilliant opportunity. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .

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