Senior M&E Design Engineer

  • Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Nottingham

Permanent Full-time Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We are searching for a Senior Design Engineer to join our new, national multi disciplinary service tailored to optimising performance of properties, estates and built portfolios for organisations throughout the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E design engineer or building services specialist to join a diverse team of technical experts to deliver a blend of building services projects & technical advice, providing improvements to operational costs, performance, and sustainability for clients and end users.

You will work collaboratively with our building surveying, geomatics and facilities specialists as part of our service, providing inspection and design based services across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education and blue light clients.

Within this role you will be responsible for:
  • Design and specification of mechanical building services projects across various commercial property types
  • Site inspections of work in progress.
  • Project progress and client facing meetings.
  • M&E surveys and condition reports.
  • Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
  • Reviewing Contractor's Proposals.
  • Input to fee proposals and appointment documents.
  • Input into business plans for growth.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
  • Opportunities to develop and grow your career
  • A contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working arrangements
Who we're looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
  • Ability to deliver mechanical / building services projects upwards of £200,000
  • Experience working in a consultancy environment
  • Hold a valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
  • Practical experience in lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
  • Software design packages such as MEPworx, IES and AutoCAD.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.