About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our soon-to-be-launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of our new UK hub while contributing to major data centre hyperscale projects across the EMEA region.
This position will initially be fully remote. However, once the Birmingham hub is operational, flexible attendance at the office will be required. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining remote flexibility with collaborative, office-based engagement.
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will oversee projects across EMEA, managing the full lifecycle from initial concept through to client handover. You will take ownership of project delivery and support the continued development of engineering staff through mentoring and technical guidance.
A strong working knowledge of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN standards is essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT.
About you:
This role offers a hybrid remote arrangement in Birmingham.This position will initially be fully remote. However, once the Birmingham hub is operational, flexible attendance at the office will be required.
Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential
Minimun 7+ years experience with Data Centres, Industrial, High Tech, Commercial and/or Healthcare engineering projects
Deep understanding of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN Standards
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCad and REVIT
Any other engineering analysis software is an advantage
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
Experience leading & coordinating an engineering team in the successful delivery of projects
Inquisitive about emerging technologies and their application in your role
Your day-to-day activities:
Lead mechanical services design on projects from concept stage to completion
Specification and design of mechanical building services systems
Continuous design and installation quality checks and control
Provide fully detailed tender packages / tender reports / analysis / recommendations
Uphold the mechanical design standards within the organisation
Collaborate with the design team and clients to develop project scopes.
Capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from management team
Mentor and guide engineering staff.
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing
We offer:
Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
Benefits:
Flexible working times
25 Days holidays
Pension Scheme
Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Regular training/mentoring / further college support
Support for Chartership
Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
At Ethos, we offer Flexible Fridays every second Friday as a perk! Apply today and take the first step towards a healthier work-life balance!
Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At Ethos, our vision is to:
“Be the company people want to work with, and for”
Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.
Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert. Should Ethos require assistance with this posting you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Ethos Engineering (2005) deliver high-performance mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions across Ireland and EMEA. Our expertise spans data centres, commercial, offices, and high-tech environments, with services in design & project management, sustainability, smart buildings, and M&E systems for building services.
At Ethos, our EPIC-F values—Excellence, People, Innovation, Clients, and Financial Strength—drive everything we do. We provide bespoke solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also deliver long-term value through innovation and sustainability.
Our Design & Project Management service offers full oversight from concept to completion, coordinating all project disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural design. With a focus on scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management, we ensure optimal productivity and value engineering throughout the process, tailored to the client needs.
Our Sustainability Services empower clients to meet stringent environmental standards. From energy modelling and whole-life carbon assessments to net zero carbon roadmaps and ESG frameworks, we help reduce carbon emissions and ensure compliance with global sustainability benchmarks like LEED, BREEAM, and GHG reporting. Focusing on your long-term sustainability goals.
Our Digital/Smart Buildings team transforms spaces into intelligent ecosystems. Focusing on sustainability, user experience, productivity, physical security, and efficiency, we integrate digital technologies like IoT, digital twins, and advanced analytics to optimise building performance. We ensure buildings interact seamlessly with people and systems, delivering exceptional results now and in the future.
Ethos’ expansion across EMEA, has been enabled by our ability to create spaces that bring buildings to life. Our methodology involves designing buildings that not only perform today but ones that contribute to the sustainable, green, and circular economy of tomorrow.
