Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote

Location: Home-Based - Scotland Region

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Fully Remote / Flexible Working

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and respected M&E building services consultancy seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work remotely from home, supporting projects and clients across Scotland. The consultancy specialises in delivering mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, with a particular focus on supporting major clients operating within the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sectors. Projects typically have design periods ranging from one to several months, offering a varied and technically challenging workload across different buildings, systems and operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer looking for a fully home-based role, offering flexibility, technical variety and the opportunity to contribute to important public sector projects within an established, employee-owned consultancy.

The Role

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs, including calculations, technical assessments, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation. Working remotely across Scotland, you will collaborate with clients, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders to develop practical, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detailed mechanical building services designs from initial concept through to project delivery.
• Produce mechanical calculations, technical reports, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models and specifications.
• Design and assess mechanical systems in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, project teams and external stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Attend and contribute to technical meetings, design reviews and project discussions.
• Ensure design deliverables meet the required technical, quality and programme standards.
• Identify potential design issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical, compliant and well integrated.
• Manage workloads independently and deliver projects to agreed deadlines while working remotely.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing reliable engineering support across the Scotland region.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification. Candidates who have progressed through the practical side of the industry with recognised academic qualifications will also be considered.
• A minimum of five years' relevant mechanical building services design experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems and design principles.
• Experience producing detailed designs, calculations, drawings, technical reports and specifications.
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, British Standards, regulations and industry guidance.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Essential Technical Knowledge

Experience with the following mechanical building services systems is required:

• LTHW and MTHW heating systems.
• Domestic hot and cold water systems.
• Natural gas systems.
• Ventilation systems.
• Comfort cooling and air conditioning systems.
• Fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Plant room design.

Desirable technical experience:

• IES.
• Hevacomp.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• NBS specification writing.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent, fully home-based position covering Scotland.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Company pension contribution of 4%.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Opportunity to join an established, employee-owned M&E consultancy.
• Varied and technically interesting projects supporting major public sector clients.
• Long-term career development within a supportive engineering team.

If you are an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Scotland and looking for a fully remote opportunity, this is an excellent chance to work on a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects while enjoying flexibility and long-term career prospects.