Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)

Reading | Office-Based

Full-time, Permanent

From £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Design Engineer to join a growing, privately-owned design and build specialist. This well-established business delivers complex fit-out projects across controlled environments, with a consistent pipeline of work and a strong reputation for quality and collaboration.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their internal design team with an experienced engineer from either a mechanical or electrical background. This is a key position offering project ownership, technical variety, and the chance to work in a supportive, close-knit environment that reflects the values of a family-run business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of mechanical or electrical building services for commercial fit-out projects.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and schematics using Revit and other design tools.
• For mechanical bias: HVAC, plumbing and drainage, chilled water systems, refrigeration, and compressed air.
• For electrical bias: Power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and small power systems.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure designs are fully coordinated and value-engineered.
• Support tender and construction phases with practical, buildable design solutions.
• Ensure designs are fully compliant with current Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Work to key project deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical or electrical design within the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial fit-out projects.
• Proficiency in Revit (essential) and familiarity with BIM processes.
• Ability to develop and present technical solutions clearly and accurately.
• Sound understanding of construction and services integration.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across disciplines.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: From £60,000, depending on experience
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contributions
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 30 with service
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Private healthcare (after 6 months), with family options available
• Free breakfast and lunch provided daily
• Regular team events and social outings
• Free on-site parking
• A genuinely friendly, team-oriented environment with strong family values
• Ongoing support for learning and development

Hours & Location

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
• 39 hours per week

This role offers the chance to join a thriving, values-led business at a time of exciting growth. If you’re a confident, technically-minded engineer with a passion for quality design, this is an opportunity not to be missed.