Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and implementation of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, public health, and drainage systems.

• Prepare and evaluate calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation.

• Deliver mechanical design packages throughout RIBA Stages 1–6.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, structural, architectural, and sustainability consultants.

• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.

• Serve as a primary contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Present technical solutions, design proposals, and project updates to clients.

• Integrate low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, MVHR, district heating, and renewable energy systems into project designs.

• Work alongside sustainability teams to ensure compliance with Part L, TM54, TM65, BREEAM, and energy strategy requirements.

• Advocate for whole-life carbon considerations and energy-efficient design principles.

• Review contractor submissions, address technical queries, and provide support during the construction phase.

• Contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance within the engineering team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

• Possess Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or be actively pursuing chartership through CIBSE or IMechE.

• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE Guides, BS/EN Standards, and industry best practices.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering mechanical building services designs within the UK market.

• Background in commercial offices, residential developments, hotels, retail, and mixed-use projects.

• Extensive experience in designing HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, public health, and drainage systems.

• Proficient in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other relevant building services design software.

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project delivery.

• Strong client-facing communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving, technical analysis, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities at the same time.

• Willingness to work a mid-shift schedule to support and collaborate with UK-based teams and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position.

• A reliable high-speed internet connection is required.

• A suitable home office setup is needed for effective collaboration.