Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Aztrum
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

My client, a market leading MEP design Consultancy who specialise in complex MEP designs for varied commercial, retail, residential and Passivhaus projects, are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team Plymouth or Exeter.

You will be required to work from the office on a hybrid basis. Alternative offices are available in Cornwall, Wales and South West England too!

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will join an experienced team to complete HVAC designs for commercial, residential, retail and industrial developments across the UK.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be expected to complete detailed mechanical designs including heating, ventilation, plumbing and air-conditioning using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will also be expected to complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, or Elite).

You will also prepare and review mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements.

The role will also involve;

-Designing to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192-5.

-Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers to ensure coordinated MEP layouts and avoid design clashes.

- Attend internal external meetings with Clients and Contractors on site to resolve design issues/queries and align project objectives.

-Review designs submitted by the team and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).

-Site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction.

-Liaise with design teams, architectural teams and site engineers to ensure designs are installed to specifications and client requirements.

-Client meetings to discuss design briefs and project progress.

-Evaluate new materials and designs ensuring energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits and varied commercial and residential projects across the UK. You will be required to work from the office for 3 days a week.

You will also have the chance to progress your career, mentor team members and have the option to work on varied projects, alongside an experienced and friendly team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have experience working for UK based Consultancy completing detailed HVAC designs for residential, commercial, retail and industrial units (warehouses) using AutoCAD and Revit

You are also required to have experience managing projects, mentoring team members and have a detailed knowledge PAS 1192-5, RIBA stage 4 and other relevant codes. You will also be expected to have a keen understanding of BREEAM and net zero and live within commutable distance of either Plymouth or Exeter.

Alternative office locations are also available!

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum for more information regarding this exciting role.