Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a national building services consultancy. This is a permanent, full-time role operating within an agile and flexible working framework, based from a UK office with hybrid working available.

About the role

You will join a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers delivering high-quality, sustainable building services design. As a national consultancy with a strong UK footprint, the business works across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, public sector and net-zero carbon projects.

The role offers significant autonomy, technical responsibility and client exposure, with clear progression opportunities for the right individual.

Key responsibilities

• Acting as Project Lead on selected mechanical building services projects
• Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team on larger schemes
• Attending client, design team and principal meetings, including presentations
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior mechanical engineers
• Raising and promoting technical excellence within the mechanical discipline
• Developing into a key point of contact for strategic clients
• Supporting repeat business through strong client relationships
• Delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Client-facing involvement across all project stages from concept to completion
• Producing and reviewing drawings, specifications and technical reports
• Producing calculations or overseeing their completion by others
• Collaborating closely with colleagues to achieve project and business goals

Experience and qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered or working towards chartership preferred
• HNC / HND candidates with strong design experience also considered
• Minimum 3 to 4 years post-qualification experience in building services design
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including:
• Microsoft Office
• Relux or Dialux
• Amtech
• Revit
• Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs beneficial
• Professional membership or working towards membership of CIBSE or IET
• Understanding of HVAC systems and associated plant
• Experience integrating embedded generation and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM and sustainable design principles
• General understanding of electrical engineering to contribute effectively at meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn and develop

What’s on offer

• Clear career progression within a national consultancy
• Flexible and agile working environment
• Competitive salary with enhanced sickness and family benefits
• Generous annual leave with buy and sell options
• Exposure to interesting and technically complex projects
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded team-building and social activities
• Opportunities to engage in charitable, educational and community initiatives

Inclusive working environment

The consultancy is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals feel valued and able to reach their full potential. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are actively supported throughout the recruitment process and employment.