Senior Mechanical Engineer - High Rise

Ramboll Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ramboll is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our High‑Rise Spearhead Department in Glasgow. The role focuses on concept and detailed mechanical design for high‑rise and complex projects.

• Delivery of mechanical design on high‑rise and/or complex projects.
• Oversee design from concept to detailed design, ensuring technical excellence and outstanding client service.
• Present highly visual and graphical designs.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Designer, coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Support and positively influence junior staff across offices and project work streams.
• Respond quickly to client and architectural requirements for plant space, riser requirements and energy strategy.
• Participate in competitions that require innovative thinking.
• Apply site knowledge, understanding of Builders Work implications and public health design principles.
• Embed sustainable principles within designs.

• Become an integral part of the high‑rise Spearhead team, taking responsibility for mechanical design.
• Ensure technical quality in mechanical design output.
  
  Help deliver projects profitably and to client satisfaction.

• Qualified Engineer with 6‑10 years’ experience and a proven track record.
• Degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Accredited honours degree with CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council recognition.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards IEng/CEng.
• Understanding of commercial and technical risks and ability to act appropriately.
• Experience with digital and parametric design tools (Rhino, Grasshopper, Revitis).
• Ability to apply mechanical design principles to computational methods.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, technical skill and complex geometry handling.
• Excellent spoken and written English; ability to present and lead workshops.
• Prepared for international project work.

• Adaptable communication style to explain complex technical concepts to clients.
• High attention to detail and pride in work.
• Motivating and inspiring confidence in peers and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously on technical discipline and guide junior engineers.

Ramboll is one of the world’s leading building designers, delivering over 10,000 building projects each year. With a focus on sustainability and livability, we support our talent in a collaborative, open and supportive environment.

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and state your availability to start. We look forward to receiving your application.