Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer
About the role
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