Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Contract

Consultancy Location: Southampton
Project Location: London
Contract Length: Approx. 9 months
RIBA Stages: Stage 3 possibly progressing into Stage 4
Sector: High-rise Residential / Leisure / Hotel

The Role:
An established Building Services consultancy based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support delivery of a major high-rise residential tower project in central London. This is a contract position focused on detailed design delivery at RIBA Stage 3, with a strong pipeline into Stage 4.

You will be joining a technically strong, design-led engineering team working across residential, leisure and hotel elements on a complex, high-profile scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical building services design through RIBA Stage 3 and into Stage 4
• Deliver detailed designs for HVAC, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, plant and controls
• Coordinate with electrical, public health and sustainability disciplines
• Produce calculations, specifications and technical documentation
• Support design team meetings and client engagement
• Ensure compliance with current UK standards and regulations

Key Requirements:

• Strong background in mechanical building services consultancy
• Experience delivering high-rise residential and mixed-use projects
• Solid understanding of RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design deliverables
• Confident working within coordinated, multi-disciplinary design teams
• BIM experience desirable

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive day rate depending on experience
• Approx. 9-month contract on a flagship London project
• Opportunity to discuss permanent roles for the right individual