Senior Building Services Engineer
Kent
CTJ43
£55,000 – £65,000
The Senior Building Services Engineer will apply strong technical knowledge in mechanical and/or electrical building services to manage and support a multidisciplinary team. The role involves overseeing project deliverables including schematics, drawings, and engineering calculations, ensuring quality and timely completion across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and improve the design process in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Produce and check engineering schematics, elevations, and technical details using AutoCAD and Revit, in line with industry standards and regulations.
- Complete and review engineering calculations to meet project requirements.
- Support project reviews and address issues to ensure adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards and practices.
- Communicate effectively with clients and design team members in meetings and through written correspondence.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
- Be an Associate Member or member of CIBSE
- Have a minimum 8 years of practical design experience in mechanical/electrical building services engineering OR Minimum 5+ years of practical design experience in residential building services mechanical/electrical engineering, plus 5+ years of site experience in residential building services
- Have at least 3 years of project lead experience
- Have line management experience
- High-level working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
- Have a solid understanding of UK mechanical/electrical design standards
Benefits:
- Market-aligned salary with regular cost-of-living reviews .
- Annual bonus scheme recognizing both individual and company performance
- Private healthcare coverage included
- Pension scheme, along with referral incentives and company events
- Fully funded training, from one-day CPD sessions to multi-year academic qualifications
- Strong career pathways, with apprenticeships, graduate sponsorships, and mentoring aimed at developing internal leaders-including from apprentice to director
- CPD-aligned career plans, structured around CIBSE accreditation and ongoing professional growth
- Positive workplace culture: high staff engagement-87-93% affirm team spirit, socially responsible initiatives, and overall contribution to success
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to callum.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call Callum on 01792 963078
