Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
4 days ago
Rochester
PRS are currently working with a growing Building Services design consultancy, based in Rochester (Kent) who are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. You’ll play a key role in leading mechanical design on a range of projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, education, and mixed-use developments. This is a hands-on design role with real influence — you’ll be trusted to make technical decisions, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable solutions. What you’ll be doing: • Leading mechanical building services design from concept through to construction, • Designing HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and domestic services systems, • Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings, • Coordinating with electrical, public health, structural, and architectural teams, • Managing technical delivery on projects and supporting project programmes, • Mentoring and checking the work of junior and intermediate engineers, • Attending client meetings, design reviews, and site visits, • Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice What we’re looking for: • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, • Significant experience in mechanical design within building services / MEP, • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and related building systems, • Experience working across multiple project stages (RIBA or equivalent), • Familiar with UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry standards, • Confident communicator with clients and internal teams, • Experience using industry software (e.g. Hevacomp, IES, AutoCAD, Revit), • Working towards or holding CEng status (or equivalent) is highly desirable What you’ll get: • Competitive salary based on experience, • Clear progression and leadership opportunities, • Varied and technically interesting project portfolio, • Collaborative, supportive team environment, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Private healthcare and pension If you are interested in this role please contact 07908533003 or