Average Design Engineer salary in Edinburgh

Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Based within a growing multi-discipline building services design team, you will have the chance to work on a huge range of high-profile complex projects, and operate across multiple sectors - such as commercial, residential as well as mixed use, hotel, retail and healthcare. You will be alongside some of the best engineers as well as excellent progression and development opportunities towards even more senior roles in the coming years. Skills & Qualifications: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similarAble to design and deliver engineering solutions on medium/large complex projectsExcellent knowledge of the relevant design standards, legislation, best practice and emerging technologySustainability focussedAble to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projectsProactively and energetically interact in a cross-functional team environment and be open minded to new ideas and conceptsSociable, outgoing and professional mannerHighly motivated and willing to take on new challengesAll respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UKWe aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution Falcon Recruitment Services are one of the UK's leading specialist recruitment agencies, specialising within the built environment. We place all levels of personnel, up to directorship level across the UK and internationally.

Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers - Edinburgh A rapidly growing M&E business based in Edinburgh is expanding its mechanical design team. Specialising in data centres, pharma, education, healthcare, and commercial building services, they design HVAC, heat pumps, energy centres, plant rooms, and district heating systems for high-profile clients across the UK and Europe. With headline-making projects such as Centre Parcs resorts, sports stadiums, hotels, and movie studios, this ambitious business is experiencing rapid growth and international expansion, targeting a £400 million turnover by 2030 and looking to double the size of its design team to support this trajectory. The Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers OpportunityWe are recruiting multiple Mechanical Design Engineers at Senior and Principal levels for a permanent, full-time, office-based role in Edinburgh. Senior Engineer: Take ownership of your own projects from concept to completion, providing guidance and technical support to juniors and graduates, while ensuring high-quality design standards.Principal Engineer: Lead complex projects with full responsibility, mentor and manage team members across all levels, build strong client relationships, and drive business growth and project success. Key Responsibilities Design and specify mechanical building services including HVAC, heating and cooling, renewable energy systems, plant rooms, and Building Management Systems.Produce detailed mechanical designs, layouts, drawings, and reports.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.Support junior engineers and contribute to team growth. What We Offer Competitive salaries: Senior: £55,000 - £65,000Principal: Up to £80,000 Permanent, office-based role in Edinburgh (5 days/week)Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UK and EuropeClear career progression and leadership developmentJoin a rapidly growing team currently 18 strong, with plans to doubleBe part of an ambitious business driving rapid growth and international expansion Ready to advance your mechanical building services career?

Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)£60,000 - £70,000 + Hybrid + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + BenefitsEdinburgh Are you an Electrical Design Engineer from a building services background looking to join a tight-knit, family feel company offering a wide variety of work where no two days are the same, working on a range of technical exciting projects for the MOD and MOJ? Are you looking to play a leading role in a long-standing company, with plenty of autonomy, recognition, and responsibility? In this remote role you will be delivering projects ranging from £5k to £3.5m in value, by working hands-on with design and overseeing budgets and timescales. This will involve designing HV/LV, network distribution, lighting and fire and security systems for example. You will have plenty of freedom to work autonomously, with flexible working hours and hybrid working available. This steadily growing building services company were founded over 30 years ago and pride themselves on maintaining long-standing client relationships, whilst looking after their employees through recognition and being an employee owned trust. This role would an Electrical Engineer from a building services background looking for a project-focused role, working hands-on designing a vast range of new and exciting systems.The Role: Working on electrical designs, specifications, and attending site meetingsInvolved with lighting, alarm systems, HV/LV and network distribution70% design work, whilst overseeing projects including budgets and timescalesRemote working, in Newcastle office once a monthMonday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with flexible working The Person: Electrical Design EngineerBuilding Services backgroundLooking for a project focused role Reference: BBBH20708a Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Power, HVAC, Project, BMS, Chartered, Construction, Building, Services, Design, Estimator, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scotland, Newcastle If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.