Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services
Location: Liverpool
Rate: £50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Building Services Engineer ready to lead on major, high-value construction projects? This is your opportunity to take full ownership of mechanical design delivery, influence innovative solutions, and play a key role in shaping complex projects from concept to completion.
If you enjoy combining technical excellence with leadership and collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Why this role stands out
This is more than a design role , it's a route to leadership position where your expertise drives project success. You will be trusted to lead mechanical design delivery on large-scale projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and compliant solutions.
You will have the opportunity to influence best practice, champion innovation, and contribute to continuous improvement across major projects.
What you will be doing
Leading mechanical design delivery on large, complex construction projects
Producing high-quality designs and specifications aligned to client requirements
Acting as the mechanical engineering lead in design and coordination meetings
Providing expert technical advice across all aspects of building services engineering
Ensuring fully coordinated, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions
Collaborating with architects, contractors, and project stakeholders
Supporting pre-construction activities, including budgets and pre-tender estimates
Driving sustainable design and innovative engineering solutions
Maintaining quality assurance, design standards, and regulatory compliance
Identifying and resolving technical challenges throughout project lifecycle
Contributing to BIM and continuous improvement initiatives
Reporting on progress, risks, and performance to senior leadership
What you will bring
Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
Membership of CIBSE or IMechE
Chartered status (or actively working towards it)
Proven experience delivering mechanical designs on large, complex projects
Strong technical expertise in building services design and engineering
Experience working within structured design processes and quality frameworks
What will set you apart
Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
A passion for sustainability and modern construction methods
Confidence influencing design decisions at senior level
Commitment to improving standards and driving best practice
What's on offer?
£50 per hour rate
The opportunity to lead on major, high-profile projects
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Real influence over design outcomes and engineering solutions
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
A strong focus on well-being and work-life balance

If you are ready to step into a senior role where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will shape major projects, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.