Senior Mechanical Engineer / Future Engineering Leader

Role Overview

An established MEP consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of complex building services projects while playing a key role in the future growth of the business. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader to step into a succession-focused position with a clear pathway toward senior leadership.

Business

Our client is a highly respected consulting engineering practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering mechanical and plumbing engineering solutions across industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and institutional sectors. Backed by a growing engineering platform, the business combines the agility and culture of a local firm with the resources and support of a larger organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept through construction.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to business development efforts and help identify opportunities for continued growth.
• Assist in developing operational processes and engineering best practices.
• Play an active role in the long-term leadership and succession planning of the business.

The Successful Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licence preferred or the ability to obtain one.
• Extensive experience within MEP consulting engineering.
• Strong background delivering mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality, or institutional projects.
• Proven experience leading projects, managing teams, and mentoring engineers.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships.
• Commercially minded with an interest in contributing to the strategic growth of a business.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the desire to take on increasing responsibility over time.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing engineering consultancy with an established client base.
• Clear pathway toward senior leadership and future succession opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex and high-profile projects.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with access to wider platform resources.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with market rates and experience.
• Long-term career development and advancement opportunities.