Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

S&D Trade Recruitment is supporting our client based in Croydon in their search for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead design projects, oversee junior staff, and manage a variety of multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in both mechanical and public health design, project management, and team leadership within a consultancy environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining budget and project timelines.� The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, including Education, Residential (New Build & Refurbishment), Commercial Buildings, Decarbonisation Initiatives, Condition & Acquisition Surveys, Contract Administration.� Hours 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.� Salary �55,000 - �65,000 dependant on experience.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and mentor junior staff, ensuring adherence to company procedures and policies.


• Manage the design team and provide Mechanical Engineering support to all team members.


• Lead mechanical and public health design and project management across various project types.


• Develop specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates.


• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, including Renewable Technologies, IES Thermal Modelling, SAPs, SBEM Calculations, EPCs, BREEAM, GLA London Plan, and Passivhaus Standards.


• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and condition reports across multiple UK locations.


• Liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage project expectations.


• Produce detailed specifications, design calculations, and tender documents.


• Monitor project financials and contribute to fee assessments and bid proposals.


• Carry out tender analysis and budget costing for mechanical services.


• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CIBSE Guides, CDM Regulations, British Standards, and Energy & Sustainability Legislation.


• Implement and maintain company mechanical standards and best practices.


• Use AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Hevacomp, IES VE, and Microsoft Project to develop mechanical designs.


• Conduct quality inspections of projects and ensure high standards are maintained.


• Carry out on-site project management and condition/dilapidation assessments.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Required HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field


• Proven experience in mechanical and public health design within a consultancy or contractor design capacity.


• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Energy and Sustainability Legislation.


• Experience in multi-disciplinary project management.


• Competence in producing detailed reports, specifications, and tender documentation.


• Experience in managing design teams and mentoring junior staff.


• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Hevacomp, and IES VE.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).


• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE or IMechE) is desirable.


• A full UK driving licence is required.


• Team player, strong communication skillset.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Benefits:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, training opportunities.


• All petrol outside of normal commute are paid including any additional expenses.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment who are operating as an employment business and is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.