Senior Mechanical Services Engineer

Ready to take the lead on complex mechanical engineering projects within a highly regulated environment?
Do you have proven experience designing and delivering mechanical services systems, including piping, water, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems?
Are you looking for a senior-level engineering role where you can influence major infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and operation?

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of high-profile projects within the nuclear sector. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, helping to develop robust engineering solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.

We would also welcome applications from these industries
Defence, marine, naval shipbuilding, and major infrastructure projects.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Services Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Piping Engineer, Fluid Systems Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Authority Engineer, or Systems Engineer.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Lead the development and delivery of mechanical services and fluid system designs across complex engineering projects.
Provide specialist technical input on water, piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, ensuring solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
Manage engineering activities throughout the design lifecycle, supporting projects from initial concept through construction, commissioning, and ongoing asset operation.
Oversee and coordinate the technical output of external design partners and specialist contractors, ensuring quality and compliance standards are achieved.
Review engineering documentation, calculations, specifications, and design packages while contributing to technical reviews and engineering assurance activities.You will have the following qualifications and experience
Demonstrable experience delivering mechanical systems and services design within a highly regulated engineering environment.
Strong technical knowledge of fluid systems, including water distribution, pipework, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications.
Experience defining, managing, and validating complex engineering requirements and technical solutions.
Proven track record supporting major facilities, infrastructure, defence, marine, or nuclear projects through multiple project phases.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external delivery partners.Desirable experience includes nuclear sector knowledge, involvement in submarine or naval programmes, familiarity with defence engineering standards, and Chartered Engineer status or progression towards professional registration.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill.

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