Waterman Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Leeds Building Services team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial office developments, retail, industrial, and residential schemes.

You will play a key role in project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and building strong relationships with clients and the wider design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems including HVAC, heating and cooling systems, ventilation, and public health services.
• Prepare and review calculations, technical specifications, reports, and detailed design drawings.
• Coordinate designs using Revit (desirable) or IES modelling software.
• Take responsibility for project deliverables, programme management, and quality assurance.
• Attend and lead client and design team meetings.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and other consultants.
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical support during construction stages.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering projects across commercial, retail, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Proficient in Revit (desirable) or experienced in IES modelling.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, CIBSE guidance, and industry standards.
• Chartered status or working towards (IEng/CEng) preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and lead projects independently.

What’s on offer for you:

• An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent future career opportunities
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

About Waterman Group:

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing private and public sector clients with sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment, and energy markets.