Principal / Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

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Overview Location: South Manchester • Salary: £65K-£75K + bonus + benefits The Opportunity: We are exclusively partnering with a well-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to their senior team in South Manchester. This is a pivotal strategic hire within a growing practice known for its technical strength, supportive culture, and varied project portfolio. You'll play a lead role across commercial, education, and residential sectors, providing technical leadership while managing and mentoring a design team. Recent project wins include a high profile £300M city centre regeneration scheme. It's an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer seeking greater influence, leadership responsibilities with a clear and genuine progression pathway. With several recent project and framework wins and significant growth plans, now is the ideal time to join and help shape the next phase of the business's success. Key Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical engineering design and delivery across multi-sector projects Act as a primary client interface, building strong relationships with clients, architects, and project teams Manage, mentor, and develop mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment Coordinate multidisciplinary design outputs to ensure quality and integration Oversee resource planning, project timelines, and financial performance Contribute to business development, bids, and wider strategic growth initiatives Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong focus on sustainable design
About You
Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered (CEng) or working toward chartered status via CIBSE or IMechE Minimum of 10 years' experience in a UK consultancy environment Strong portfolio of delivering complex MEP projects from concept through to completion Excellent leadership, coordination, and client-facing skills Commercially aware and confident managing team performance and project delivery
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package: £65K-£75K Annual bonus and enhanced benefits Flexible/hybrid working environment Clear and supported progression to Director level Opportunity to lead flagship projects with long-standing clients A high-impact role in a respected, forward-thinking MEP consultancy
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Location:
Cheadle Hulme, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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