Job Description

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.

Skills Required