Principal Mechanical Engineer

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OverviewA leading multidisciplinary consultancy with over 700 professionals across 17 UK offices is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Principal Mechanical MEP Engineer to join its expanding Building Services team. With over 100 M&E engineers nationally, the firm delivers innovative, sustainable, and technically robust engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors.This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is passionate about delivering excellence in mechanical building services design.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across a range of projects, from small-scale surveys to £50m developments.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects in sectors including Parliament, Ministry of Justice, Education, Retail, Offices, Higher Education, Defence, Residential, and Nuclear.
  • Collaborate closely with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop integrated and sustainable engineering solutions.
  • Support and mentor intermediate and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and quality delivery.
  • Undertake feasibility studies, condition surveys, and technical advisory roles as required.
  • Ensurepliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Contribute to sector-based development as the business evolves under new ownership.
    • Skills & Experience Required
  • Proven experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong technical proficiency in relevant design software and tools (, Hevp, IES, AutoCAD, Revit – Revit capability advantageous).
  • Demonstrable experience across multiple sectors with a preference for candidates with a stable career history (minimum 2+ years per role).
  • Excellentmunication and leadership skills with the ability to manage client relationships and internal teams.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (CIBSE or IMechE).
    • Why Join?
  • National reputation for solvingplex engineering challenges.
  • Strong work-life balance – standard working hours with no pressure to overextend.
  • Modern offices in central locations including Manchester, Sheffield, and Glasgow.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture with opportunities for progression to Associate level and beyond.
  • Informal interview process focused on understanding your background and aspirations.
    • Application ProcessThe interview process begins with an informal conversation to explore your experience and career goals, followed by a potential second stage with a national manager. Final decisions are made by the regional MEP director and the People & Culture team.
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    Location:
    Manchester
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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