Overview

There are not many Senior Mechanical Design Engineer roles like this one, especially in York. To save you reading further, you\'ll need to have a building services design background for this post; it isn\'t for you if you are an expert in a different field.

They offer truly flexible working; you work the times that suit you, and in the location that fits best. They don\'t have offices; they have workplaces. It is a subtle difference, but it means the commute needn\'t be a chore.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

What you will do

You will join the building services design team as a Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, specializing in building services. You will mainly work on rail related schemes, not just in the UK; they also deliver schemes in Dubai and Europe from York. This means you could contribute to some of the world\'s largest rail projects from your home office or their relaxing workplace. You will be comfortable with all aspects of mechanical building services design and be used to working within a BIM environment beyond Revit, as this team leads in collaborative working.

The role requires a credible, professional approach when working with partners. An interest in sustainability and building physics is encouraged, as the focus on sustainability is central to their projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical building services design across rail projects (UK, Dubai, Europe).
• Operate within a BIM environment beyond Revit and support collaborative workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders and deliver high-quality design outputs within project timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet sustainability and performance goals.

Qualifications and experience

• Building services design background; specialist in this sector required.
• Chartered status is beneficial; if you are pursuing it, the employer will provide support. If not pursued, valuable on-the-job experience is still valued.
• The role values practical experience even if Chartered status is not yet achieved.
• Interest in building physics and sustainability is welcome.
• Experience in BIM and collaborative working environments is essential.
• Experience on large rail infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Benefits

• Very flexible working arrangements; work times and location that suit you.
• 26 days holiday plus the option to buy an additional 10 days per year.
• 8% employer pension contribution (4% employee contribution).
• Enhanced sick pay, Group Income Protection, life insurance, and BUPA private medical.
• Well-being programme including health checks, wellness champions, and social/fitness activities.
• Social impact focus with emphasis on sustainability and community connectivity.

If this sounds like the kind of role and company where you can see your future, why not get in touch so we can discuss next steps?