You're a senior mechanical designer who wants London projects minus politics

You are a senior mechanical design engineer and the projects you want are in London. The politics you do not want are usually there too. This practice keeps the first and skips the second.It is an established building services firm working across the capital from a southeast London base, with a workload broad enough to keep a senior designer interested and a team small enough that nobody hides. The firm designs and delivers, so your drawings meet reality quickly and your judgement improves at the same pace.You lead mechanical design on your own schemes: concept to detail, specifications, site presence, and direct contact with the people who commissioned the work. The engineers around you know their trade, and the directors are close enough to back your decisions without second guessing them.The working pattern backs that up. Hybrid arrangements are established rather than grudging, the systems and software are kept current, and the senior group actually talks to each other about design rather than utilisation. You get the benefit of a steady London pipeline without the internal manoeuvring that usually comes with it, and your output is judged on quality rather than visibility.If your current firm files senior designers under production capacity, this one treats them as the product. Salary is between £55,000 and £70,000.Send a CV or just have a conversation about the current project list.If you've read this far and you're still unsure and would prefer a detailed market insight including salary bands and market trends - then check out our free guide here: https://www.responsumltd.com/uk-salary-guide-2026