Senior Mechanical Engineer. Central London. Real design responsibility, not just delivery.
Responsum Global · London, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 22 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you lead mechanical design from concept through construction within a Central London building services consultancy. You own client relationships, make key technical decisions, and drive project delivery across refurbishment and new-build schemes. You’ll operate in a mid-sized team with early involvement in projects, delivering high-quality work in a demanding London context. You help shape solutions with a focus on HVAC and low-carbon design, aligning with the client’s goals and the RIBA process.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design from concept to construction
- Own client relationships and manage project delivery
- Make technical decisions and steer design quality
- Work on refurbishment of existing spaces and new-build mixed-use schemes
- Maintain design freedom to deliver proper solutions
- Engage with clients at the interface and guide project teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a flat organizational structure
Key requirements
- Experienced mechanical engineer in building services
- Chartered or working towards it
- Strong grounding in HVAC, plant selection, and low carbon design
- Knowledge of the full RIBA process
- Comfortable at the client interface
- Proven ability to own projects and deliver outcomes
- Client-facing and communication skills
- Autonomy and proactivity
- Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach
- HVAC design
- Plant selection
- Low carbon design
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Typical pay for Mechanical engineer in London: £42,500 – £62,500, from 173 adverts
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