Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services – MEP)

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working)

Business: Waterman Building Services – Waterman Group

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

About Us

Waterman Group is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Our Building Services team works across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainable design.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services (MEP) team in Nottingham. You will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across a wide variety of projects, supporting schemes from concept through to completion.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver efficient, innovative and sustainable mechanical designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation
• Produce design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, public health, structural and architectural teams
• Support project delivery across all stages, from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice guidance
• Work within a BIM environment, collaborating with technicians using Autodesk Revit
• Attend client and design team meetings, representing the mechanical discipline
• Contribute to low-carbon and energy-efficient design strategies
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Assist with project planning, resource management and delivery to programme and budget

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience in mechanical design within a Building Services (MEP) consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building services design principles
• Experience working across multiple project stages
• Ability to manage and deliver projects independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Desirable:

• Working towards or achieved Chartered status (e.g. via Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
• Experience with BIM and coordination tools (e.g. Autodesk Revit)
• Knowledge of sustainable design, decarbonisation and energy modelling principles
• Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities

Equal Opportunities

Waterman Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our teams.