Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reference: 4820407Job ID: 5409795Posted: 2026-08-13Closing date: 2026-11-10Location: EdinburghSalary: Senior Mechanical Engineer | Future Equity Opportunity | Edinburgh50,000 - 70 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Construction / Building ServicesCompany: HaysConsultant: Richard GreenwoodHays office: Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 FountainbridgePhone: 01316038370Email: Richard.Greenwood@hays.comSenior Mechanical Engineer | Future Equity Opportunity | Edinburgh50,000 - 70,000 + Private Healthcare + Hybrid WorkingOpportunity to Help Build and Lead a New Edinburgh OfficeThis is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Senior Mechanical Engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial awareness to join an established building services consultancy at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and developing the consultancy's new Edinburgh operation, working closely with senior leadership to grow the business across Scotland and the North of England. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a significant amount of existing projects and an ever-growing client base.A clear pathway has been identified for the successful individual to acquire a significant shareholding in the Edinburgh business within 12 months, alongside the opportunity to lead and develop the office as it grows.This role would suit a technically strong Mechanical Engineer who is equally motivated by business development, client relationships, and the prospect of helping shape a successful regional consultancy operation.Your New CompanyAn established Building Services Design Consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering solutions across the UK and Ireland. The consultancy provides MEP design, BIM coordination, and 3D modelling services across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, education, healthcare, residential, industrial and public sector developments. Having built a successful presence elsewhere in the UK, the business is now investing in Scotland through the creation of a new Edinburgh office and is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to help drive this exciting next phase of growth.Your New RoleBased in Edinburgh, you'll work across a hybrid model incorporating office, home, and site-based working, supporting projects throughout Scotland and the North of England. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical building services designs while also contributing to client development, project leadership, and the strategic growth of the Edinburgh operation.Responsibilities will include:Developing mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to project completionLeading HVAC and public health design across a range of projectsProducing design calculations, specifications, schedules, reports, and technical documentationManaging client relationships and acting as a key point of contactIdentifying and supporting new business opportunities across Scotland and the North of EnglandMentoring and supporting junior engineers as the team expandsCoordinating with electrical, structural, and architectural disciplinesEnsuring compliance with current Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry best practiceDesigning energy-efficient and low-carbon building services solutionsSupporting the establishment and growth of the Edinburgh officeWhat You'll Need To SucceedDegree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services EngineeringProven experience within a Building Services or MEP Consultancy environmentStrong HVAC and public health design experienceExcellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standardsExperience using industry-standard software such as Revit, IES or similarStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsCommercial awareness and an interest in business developmentAmbition to progress into a leadership role and contribute to the growth of a new officeWhat You'll Get In ReturnCompetitive salary of 50,000 - 70,000 depending on experienceHybrid working model with a mix of home, office, and site-based workingClear route to leadership and office management responsibilitiesOpportunity to acquire a significant shareholding in the Edinburgh business after 12 monthsAutonomy to help build and shape a new regional officeExposure to a wide range of projects across Scotland and the North of EnglandPrivate healthcare packageEnhanced annual leave entitlementPension schemeGenuine long-term career progression with business ownership potentialWhat You Need To Do NowIf you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move within the Building Services sector, please get in touch for a confidential conversation regarding current opportunities across Scotland. #4820407 - Richard Greenwood