Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Company:  HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Location: belfast
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £70,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Your new company
We're working with a leading building services consultancy who are expanding their Belfast team and looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, people-focused consultancy delivering high-quality MEP solutions across commercial, healthcare, industrial, education and residential sectors.
Your new role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You'll take ownership of mechanical design, contribute to project delivery, and support junior engineers within the business.

  • Lead mechanical design on projects from concept to handover
  • Work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams
  • Deliver compliant, high-quality engineering solutions
  • Attend site meetings, carry out inspections and review technical submittals
  • Prepare reports, design documentation and project updates
  • Manage project costs relating to mechanical packages
  • Support client relationships and project delivery strategy
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team development
  • Coordinate designs alongside wider engineering disciplines

What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in a consultancy environment
  • Degree in Building Services / Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, water services and mechanical design standards
  • Experience across UK/ROI commercial-scale MEP projects
  • Proficiency in Hevacomp, AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards this

What you'll get in return
This is a business that genuinely looks after its people. You'll be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team where your contribution is recognised and rewarded. Alongside strong career progression and flexibility, they regularly invest in staff through team events and European trips - including a fully paid Christmas trip abroad, creating a great culture both inside and outside of work. It's a rare opportunity to join a company that combines high-quality projects with a supportive, enjoyable working environment.

  • Competitive salary (£50k-£70k) + annual bonus
  • Pension contribution
  • 22-27 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours (37.5-hour week)
  • Strong career progression and structured development plan
  • Ongoing CPD and technical training support
  • Employee wellbeing programme and health initiatives
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular team socials and events
  • Opportunity to work on projects across the UK and Europe

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Skills:
Mechanical Building Services Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Chartered Mechancial Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer

Benefits:
£50000 - £70000 + Bonus


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