Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Undertake mechanical engineering design for building services projects, including heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic water systems
  • Prepare and check calculations, drawings and specifications for concept, developed and technical design stages
  • Coordinate mechanical services with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, sustainability)
  • Work closely with project leads and senior engineers to ensure technical compliance and quality assurance
  • Support the development of design packages for tender and construction, including responding to contractor queries
  • Contribute to internal technical reviews and team knowledge sharing
  • Use tools such as IES, AutoCAD, and Revit to develop coordinated and accurate design outputs
  • Carry out surveys of buildings to review and provide commentary on the existing mechanical installations.
  • Attend site during construction to provide mechanical construction monitoring duties

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering mechanical designs within a consultancy or design-and-build environment
  • Strong technical skills and familiarity with design tools (e.g. IES, Revit, AutoCAD)
  • A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced team members
  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
  • Ideally working towards professional registration (CIBSE or IMechE)
  • Track record in a similar role
  • Project design responsibility from feasibility through to detailed design and construction
  • Use of relevant MS and design software
Benefits
  • Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
  • Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
  • Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
  • Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
  • Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
  • Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
  • Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
  • Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
mechanical engineering designheating systemsventilation systemscooling systemsdomestic water systemscalculationsdrawingsspecificationsdesign packagesconstruction monitoring
Soft skills
organiseddetail-orientedcollaborativecapable of managing multiple deadlineswillingness to learn
Certifications
degree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Building Services EngineeringCIBSE professional registrationIMechE professional registration