Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Brief

CC.Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer to support a client in the design, delivery, and coordination of mechanical building services projects across commercial, residential, mixed-use, and refurbishment developments. This role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC and building services design, project leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within the UK market and a strong understanding of UK regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry best practices..

About the Client

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy organization delivering innovative building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. They are committed to sustainability, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality designs that support low-carbon and energy-efficient buildings. The team works collaboratively across multiple disciplines to deliver projects from concept through construction across commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, public health, and drainage systems

• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation

• Deliver mechanical design packages across RIBA Stages 1–6

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, structural, architectural, and sustainability consultants

• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

• Present technical solutions, design proposals, and project updates to clients

• Integrate low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, MVHR, district heating, and renewable energy systems into project designs

• Collaborate with sustainability teams to support Part L compliance, TM54, TM65, BREEAM, and energy strategy requirements

• Promote whole-life carbon thinking and energy-efficient design principles

• Review contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and provide construction-stage support

• Contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance within the engineering team

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IMechE

• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE Guides, BS/EN Standards, and industry best practices

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services designs within the UK market

• Experience working on commercial offices, residential developments, hotels, retail, and mixed-use projects

• Strong experience designing HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, public health, and drainage systems

• Proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other relevant building services design software

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project delivery

• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent problem-solving, technical analysis, and decision-making.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

• Willing and able to work a mid-shift schedule to support and collaborate with UK-based teams and stakeholders

• This is a fully remote position; candidates must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup to support daily collaboration and project delivery activities.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Passivhaus, NABERS, or Net Zero Carbon projects

• Experience incorporating heat pumps, MVHR, district energy, or renewable energy systems into designs

• Knowledge of thermal modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Experience supporting BREEAM-certified projects

• Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and digital engineering processes

• Experience working in both traditional and design-and-build procurement environments

• Strong understanding of embodied carbon and whole-life carbon assessment principles

• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience