Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Pharma Projects
Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a leading M+E Contractor that delivers bespoke, end-to-end solutions within the Pharma, Medical Technology, and Healthcare sectors. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of the senior team, ensuring technical excellence and commercial success in every project.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary design team to drive innovation and excellence.
  
• Overseeing the development of design solutions that align with programme and budget requirements.
  
• Acting as the primary client contact until the construction team is appointed and fostering strong collaborations with consultants.
  
• Ensuring designs are fully compliant with required details at each stage, proactively advising Directors on challenges.
  
• Managing client change requests effectively, including cost and timeline considerations.
  
• Leading coordination meetings and advocating for the use of innovative tools like Revizto and M-Files.
  
• Clearly communicating project progress and design details across all teams.
  
• Ensuring timely distribution of high-quality design information and securing client approvals before proceeding to the next stage.
  
• Conducting buildability reviews and capturing decisions that enhance efficiency and value.
  
• Understanding CDM tasks and working with the Principal Designer Representative to uphold safety standards.
  
• Participating in project reviews to showcase compliance and celebrate successes.
  
• Supporting the development of junior engineers while maintaining records of competencies.
  
• Ensuring that final design solutions are technically sound, compliant, and aligned with client and legislative requirements.
  About You
  
• A proven track record as a Design Engineer
  
• Strong knowledge of construction solutions and finishes for pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities.
  
• Experience creating commercial designs and providing innovative solutions.
  
• A qualification in Building Studies, ideally at least HNC level.
  
• An understanding of Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Public Health Design.
  
• Proficiency in REVIT, Revizto, IES, M-Files, and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
  
• Experience designing and coordinating turnkey projects, including Construction, HVAC, Mechanical, and Electrical works in pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
  
• Familiarity with ISO19650 (UK BIM Framework), ISO9001:2015 quality systems, and CDM regulations.
  
• Strong client liaison and communication skills.
  
• A passion for personal, professional, and organisational development.
  The Benefits - They offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. This includes a healthcare cash plan, a 24/7 GP helpline with private electronic prescription services, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll also have access to a cycle-to-work scheme, generous holiday allowance, and additional celebration days.
  To recognise your contributions, they offer an employee referral bonus of £500 for successful hires, annual employee awards, and long service awards. Theor company-wide Christmas party welcomes both employees and their partners, and they provide free workwear to ensure you’re fully equipped for your role