Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Building Services (Visa Sponorship)
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has become available with an industry-leading building services company for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Based in Northern Ireland, the employing business design, supply and install a wide variety of prefabricated energy solutions locally, nationally and in Europe.
Visa sponsorship is available (if required).
Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Sector: Construction/Engineering
Duration: Permanent/ 3 years visa sponsorship
Location: Northern Ireland, UK
Salary
£50,000 – £65,000 per annum
Company Benefits
- Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (if required)
- Assistance with accommodation (1 month bills covered)
- Industry relevant professional subscription
- Company sick pay scheme
- Relocation assistance
- Training and development
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days
- Company pension scheme
- Length of service award
Hours of Work
- 38 hours per week
- Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
- Friday 8 am to 3 pm
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Design, duties will include but not limited to:
- Create mechanical designs; schematic drawings, calculations, BOM and project specific specifications
- Develop project specific BMS control design strategies and requirements
- Help in the training and development of junior staff
- Attend project meetings internally and externally
- Work alongside project managers, and other team members
- Travel to UK sites to carry out surveys or existing systems
- Make sure work meets and complies with relevant health and safety regulations and standards
Requirements
Education:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Building Services or equivalent
- Chartered member of CIBSE or equivalent
Essential skills and experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge and experience in designing commercial heating and cooling systems
- Well-versed in British and/or European standards, legislation and working practices
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong communicator
- Keen eye for detail
- Experience in designing spatial layouts for mechanical services
- Able to survey sites and prepare building energy assessments and audits
- Fluent written and verbal English language skills
Desirable skills and experience:
- Well-versed in AutoCAD, Revit and the latest BIM 360 software packages
- Experience in utilising IES, Hysopt or similar
- Previous experience in building thermal (energy efficient measures) to support building decarbonisation plans
For applicants outside of the United Kingdom applying through the Skilled Worker Visa route, additional requirements include; proof of English language proficiency, a Tuberculosis test for some countries and a clean immigration history
Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability and nationality.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Building Services (Visa Sponorship) roles across Skills Provision International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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