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Posted 12 August, 2026

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

True Engineers
Chelmsford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - (Building Services / MEP)

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Chelmsford, Essex – Hybrid

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£60k - £70k + Bonus & Benefits

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Building Services / Consultancy / Construction / MEP

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This Mechanical Design Engineer role is to join a busy, growing engineering consultancy, where you will be part of a close-knit team of engineers working on a range of sectors including education, retail, MOD and commercial. It’s a team of conscientious engineers who have created a friendly supportive working environment, where you’ll feel at home from day one.

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Responsibilities

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  • Detailed design drawings with a specialisation in mechanical system design.
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  • Preparing technical specifications and schedules and design development reports.
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  • Taking projects through from inception to completion and handover.
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  • Undertaking survey work.
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  • Production of feasibility reports.
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  • Attend site progress meetings and review installations.
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  • Supporting junior staff.
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  • Maintaining good client relationships.
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  • Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors.
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  • Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint
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Qualifications

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  • MEng / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or an accredited building services degree.
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  • You will be a mechanical design engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in building services.
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  • You will have excellent communication skills.
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  • Due to the nature of some the projects, you must be a permanent UK resident.
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